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
So The Free's overall sleeping space is a bit snugger than others but not so snug as to deter ultralight backcountry explorers who are used to sleeping in minimalist shelters.
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
The key is finding products that address multiple issues, and Tula’s 24-7 Hydrating Day Cream is the best product to start a minimalist skincare routine.
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Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Static Nails markets its sets as reusable luxury press-ons, with custom-like shapes and modern minimalist designs that can be removed, reapplied and reshaped.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
On June 25, the Marvel actress went makeup-free in a new video on Instagram for her minimalist skincare line, The Outset.
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Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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New Atlas,
28 June 2026
The key is finding products that address multiple issues, and Tula’s 24-7 Hydrating Day Cream is the best product to start a minimalist skincare routine.
—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Static Nails markets its sets as reusable luxury press-ons, with custom-like shapes and modern minimalist designs that can be removed, reapplied and reshaped.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
On June 25, the Marvel actress went makeup-free in a new video on Instagram for her minimalist skincare line, The Outset.
—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
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As for the volunteers, the goal is simple—help someone stay safe before the heat turns into an emergency.
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Evidence for at-home tools is thinner than for professional manual drainage, but the simplest options can offer mild circulation and surface-lymph support at a low price.
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In a high-debt environment, even a modest increase in interest rates can add a significant fiscal burden.
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This sentiment stems from accelerating inflation, a cooling labor market, modest productivity gains, and AI's unfulfilled promise of broad wage increases.
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Emily Brontë’s telling of this narrative premise was, also, far ahead of its time, unadorned, stripped bare, always in immediate reach of the brutal facts of her characters’ relations and complications with each other.
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The ultimate luxury swimwear brand for poolside minimalists, Araks keeps its high-quality bikinis and one-piece suits relatively unadorned, opting to spice up its designs with contrasting piping and clever darting over flashier add-ons like fringe or bling.
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The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.
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Each capsule biography offers a short video created in partnership with the conservative media organization PragerU.
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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