as in simple
of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc.
They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment.
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Recent Examples of minimalist
Revolve excels at minimalist tops with subtle details that instantly elevate an outfit, and this off-the-shoulder style delivers that same refined effect.
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The restaurant’s busy aesthetic was an opportunity to break from the minimalist rule.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2026
Whereas Sampath is minimalist about her pledges, Goodweather is maximalist.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Depending on the finish and design, the color can skew earthy and minimalist or bold and statement-making.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
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Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026
The restaurant’s busy aesthetic was an opportunity to break from the minimalist rule.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 1 June 2026
Whereas Sampath is minimalist about her pledges, Goodweather is maximalist.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Depending on the finish and design, the color can skew earthy and minimalist or bold and statement-making.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
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The actor, 39, pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of simple battery in a Louisiana criminal court Wednesday, June 3, according to records obtained by USA TODAY.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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At the time, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed its officers charged LaBeouf with two counts of simple battery for allegedly assaulting two men near a bar in the French Quarter.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Frankly, his ambitions are modest, and this sits well with us.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Her figures lounged, stood, or in one instance danced in unadorned, nearly empty interiors composed with broad, feathery brushstrokes.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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The film is simultaneously unadorned and deeply oppressive, staying close to the historical record (while fictionalizing the circumstances of Moulin’s eventual death, or martyrdom) in a fashion that offers little perspective, beyond a humanist call-to-arms and appeal toward remembrance.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
18 May 2026
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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