MINIMALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

minimally

adverb

Definition of minimally

as in slightly

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Recent Examples of minimally Skubal had a minimally invasive surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow and returned to pitch on June 13. — ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026 Pap smears are a routine, minimally invasive component of women’s health exams. — Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026 But minimally processed doesn't mean dates can be eaten without limits. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Hamshaw says that minimally processed whole grains are linked to good metabolism and are known to support weight management, insulin sensitivity, and cholesterol. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Key Takeaways Corn can be a nutritious option, especially in its whole or minimally processed forms, offering fiber, antioxidants, and various vitamins to support heart health and provide energy. — Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 Those looking for a nice juice for cocktails will appreciate this minimally sweet option found in the refrigerator section. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 Today, anyone can put together a minimally viable piece of content. — Andrey Insarov, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The surgery, which typically takes one to two hours, is a minimally invasive procedure performed with a camera and small instruments to reduce trauma. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimally

Adverb

Let the cake cool slightly, for about 15 minutes, before drizzling the pudding over the top.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
But if the answer waivers even slightly, this month will act like a wakeup call and remind you to seize the day.

— Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of slightly

Adverb

That’s always been a problem for Thanedar, who only took 55% of the vote in 2024 against two candidates who barely campaigned – and after an AIPAC affiliate spent more than $2 million to help him.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Google will reveal the Pixel 11 series later this month, but leaks and teasers so far have painted a picture of phones that have barely changed since last year.

— Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of barely

Adverb

The dozens of edits that Congress made have been minutely examined by historians and literary scholars.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Its standout feature is its hyper-deformable wheels, minutely structured from silicone, composite, and stainless steel, which create a soft, enlarged contact surface with the terrain.

— Tim Barber, Wired News, 14 Apr. 2026

Definition of minutely

Adverb

That strong southwesterly breeze has already led to a gale wind warning from the NWS for the north coast on Friday, and conditions will be only marginally better Sunday.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026
Sometimes those numbers even make things marginally better – or at the very least more defensible.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 27 July 2026

Definition of marginally

Adverb

Instead, city staff could first more narrowly issue an order to repair a dilapidated historic building and then expedite approval for those repairs on the back end, without needing a hearing through the Historic Preservation Commission.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Exxon shares retreated about 2% in premarket trading on Friday as it’s adjusted per-share profit narrowly missed forecasts.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of narrowly

Adverb

However, energy prices remain above the level when the Iran conflict began and July has seen pricing generally move up somewhat, after a June where prices were easing.

— Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
During the height of the 2025 outbreak, Kennedy somewhat pulled back from anti-vaccine messaging and encouraged inoculation against measles.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Definition of somewhat

Adverb

The great mystery of the Iran war is why that hasn’t happened—why, nearly five months later, oil prices have scarcely surpassed $100, even as countries around the world have been forced to dip into their oil reserves.

— Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
The defeat will hurt and gnaw at Seixas — a scarcely believable fact for the youngest rider to finish in the top 10 for over a century.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026

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