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adjective

Definition of minimumnext
as in lowest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible spent the minimum amount necessary to acquire the property

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noun

as in modicum

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Recent Examples of minimum
Adjective
The monthly minimum payments tied to the account may no longer be an option, and a debt collector could instead contact you seeking a much larger payment — potentially asking for the entire outstanding balance at once. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Tennesse’s core film and TV production incentive is a 25% rebate on eligible expenses in the state, with uplifts possible, on a minimum spend of $500,000. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
In law, the difference between a family foundation and a direct gift is that five percent minimum. — Vandana Arcot, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 This fan is incredibly quiet, having three different speeds that'll keep any disturbance down to a minimum. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimum
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimum
  1. smallest
  2. modicum
  3. minimal
  4. minim
  5. semblance
  6. syllable
  7. ounce
  8. spark
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
Definition of smallest
Noun
  • The Dodgers, to their credit, displayed a modicum of fight, putting up five runs in the inning, but came up short in a 7-6 loss.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Mystic of my childhood, though, had a modicum of edge — kids with anarchy symbols on their jackets skateboarded outside a coffee shop that reeked of weed, and locals got rowdy at a dysfunctional watering hole called the Draw Bridge Inne.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Definition of modicum
Adjective
  • This was a reduced version called by new offensive coordinator Nathan Scheelhaase, with minimal opponent-specific game planning and facing the Chiefs’ backups.
    — Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Lawns need to consume a minimal amount of nutrients in summer.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of minimal
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
Definition of minim
Noun
  • The Aztecs scrimmaged for perhaps four dozen plays, with an officiating crew present to create some semblance of game-like conditions.
    — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Others did well, of course, only for profits to collapse when some semblance of normalcy returned.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of semblance
Noun
  • The producer-recording artist shouted his single-syllable background vocals into a microphone by himself on stage.
    — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of syllable
Noun
  • Depending on the brand and seasoning, a 3-ounce serving can contain anywhere from about 300 to more than 600 milligrams of sodium.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Since the first Operation Mercury in 2019, the price of gold has more than tripled globally, rising from an average of about $1,394 an ounce that year to roughly $4,395 an ounce today -- an increase of about 215%.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ounce
Noun
  • Clear communication keeps collaboration useful without draining the spark.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Later, the Moon opposes Uranus in your 5th House of Creativity and Play, bringing a spontaneous idea, romantic spark, or change in personal plans.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of spark

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