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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
His goal was to create a sensual yet minimalist refuge, where the architecture of the space would be the focus.
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Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Known for their minimalist appearance, with an almond toe, a very flat sole, and in pristine white, these are a versatile and timeless option.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
Can Putin afford to fight all winter, through spring, into the fourth summer, to again aim for increasingly minimalist objectives?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
So, here's an extremely minimalist plot summary.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Amir Capogrossi Badreddine, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2025
Known for their minimalist appearance, with an almond toe, a very flat sole, and in pristine white, these are a versatile and timeless option.
—Renata Joffre, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2025
Can Putin afford to fight all winter, through spring, into the fourth summer, to again aim for increasingly minimalist objectives?
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
So, here's an extremely minimalist plot summary.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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While House Republicans can pass legislation with a simple majority vote, Senate Republicans cannot advance most matters without meeting a 60-vote threshold.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Oct. 2025
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But in stoppage time, Miami was gifted a third goal when Jordi Alba crossed from the left and keeper Willis, colliding with defender Walker Zimmerman, spilled the ball right to Messi, who had the simplest of tap-ins.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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American's stock is down 20% this year through Friday's close, compared with modest gains posted by Delta and United.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
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The smaller, bronze set found at Tunnug 1 indicates a modest debut, particularly since the style would later become strongly associated with gold.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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There are two net-new black jackets present in the capsule, which is a rarity considering the minimalist, unadorned hue is one Sanoë has typically stayed away from.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Every control is perfect, from the six-speed manual transmission to the unadorned steering wheel, and the view is incredible over the low hood and instrument gauges, complete with a rev counter redlining at 9,000 RPM.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In the years since that race, Gaines has established herself as an unofficial face of conservative attacks on the NCAA, joining a March 2024 lawsuit accusing the association of violating Title IX by allowing trans athletes to compete.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Trump, on the 2024 campaign trail, repeatedly downplayed ties to the controversial conservative playbook Project 2025, but now many of his second-term Administration’s policies mirror it.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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