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minimum

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noun

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Adjective
Knockout round World Cup tickets rose more than 34 percent, according to sports analysts with the minimum ticket price to get into the final starting at $7,600 on some ticketing sites. Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 Reduce smoking through measures such as tobacco price controls, raising the minimum age of purchase, and smoke-free policies. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Noun
All new sign-ups automatically receive Influencer status, while the Ambassador tier requires spending a minimum of $5,000 on the card in a year and the fanciest Icon designation can only be attained with a $15,000 annual spend. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Its conspicuously small size prevented Picard from burning extra energy beyond the bare minimum needed to keep him alive. Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
Adjective
  • While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • An adventure without a modicum of agenda, absent any aspirations, aberrant or apposite.
    Padgett Powell, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026
  • Skipping the oven and the stove for meals during the dog days also ensures a mere modicum of effort.
    Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026
Adjective
  • Nolan's non-linear storytelling and minimal exposition challenge some, yet the visual grandeur and powerful performances, including Anne Hathaway's Penelope and a diverse ensemble, are undeniable.
    Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • While some studies have suggested extreme weather events can drive support for climate action, many others have shown minimal effect.
    Justin Worland, Time, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.
    courant.com, courant.com, 30 June 2017
Noun
  • Only during two periods — for 18 to 24 months under Hughes, and five months in 2022 under Ward — has there been any semblance of stability in that role.
    James Pearce, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • There are no guarantees in life, but that hasn’t stopped mankind from consistently searching for some semblance of security.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • At its best, Abrams’ writing taps into a satisfying cadence where the syllables follow an irresistible internal logic and hit just right.
    Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Cybersecurity, with its six syllables, is by no means a small word.
    Ipsita Mohanty, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Halibut Halibut is another seafood option that packs about 27 grams of protein per 4-ounce serving.
    Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026
  • Its extra-large container holds 90 ounces of food, and the round size is perfect for holding recipes like soups, chili, pasta, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Noun
  • The fire was ignited by an ammunition spark, the sheriff said.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
  • Advertisement Luckily for Burnham, van Heel and Harris failed to find a spark on their date and swiftly went their separate ways.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 23 July 2026

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