MINIMALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

minimally

adverb

Definition of minimally

as in slightly

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Recent Examples of minimally For now, however, an enormous gap remains between the conditions that Moscow and Kyiv deem minimally acceptable for even a temporary cease-fire. — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026 The device was transported from Loyola University to OPRF for students to gain experience in a field that some of them plan to work in and see how the machine is used to perform minimally invasive surgeries. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Devices that move tiny quantities of fluid have potential applications in microfluidics and minimally invasive medical technologies, where controlling flow through narrow channels can be challenging. — Mike McRae 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 Treatment for varicose veins typically involves a minimally invasive procedure to shut or seal off the problem veins, using either heat (thermal ablation), a foam or liquid injection (chemical ablation) or a specialized type of glue. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 His practice offered a broad range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, oncologic and minimally invasive procedures. — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Hamshaw says that for most people, tempeh can be eaten every day as it is minimally processed soy food that provides protein, fiber, iron, and unsaturated fat. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Enter Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally-invasive procedure that lessens blood flow to inflamed spots in the knee to reduce chronic pain and swelling. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026 Opting for minimally invasive treatments with less downtime afforded me the flexibility to explore the city and schedule treatments close together. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026

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Lam Research, whose equipment and services help make semiconductors, reported gains in profit and revenue for the summer that were slightly stronger than analysts expected, for example.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
Step 2 Whisk 2 large eggs, room temperature, ¼ cup half-and-half, ¼ cup (packed; 50 g) dark brown sugar, ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, and 2 tsp.

— Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of slightly

Adverb

But behind that number is a battlefield engagement, a target barely visible across the landscape, and a shot whose details may remain classified or disputed for years.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Season 2 picks up from where things left off, with Michael and Diana having barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo’s death.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of barely

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On the strength of those elections, restrained only marginally by the midterm elections of 1982, Reagan began his second term on top of the world.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026
For the first time, the band with the most un-Googleable name in showbiz sounds marginally legible.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of marginally

Adverb

Again, Hixon suggested Meta was reading the authors’ request too narrowly.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
The former University City Library narrowly led in the race for the title of most popular early voting site through Monday, with 5,233 ballots cast.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026

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