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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
Lowder was perfect through three innings and, after JJ Wetherholt walked, had faced the minimum number of batters after four innings. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 The snowball method prioritizes paying off your smallest debts first while making minimum payments on the rest, which builds momentum and quick psychological wins. — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
Trump authorized the withdrawal of up to 172 million barrels, which would bring the SPR just below the historic, consensus minimum operation threshold of about 250 million barrels. — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 July 2026 The beta versions of iOS 27 demonstrate that 12 GB of memory is the minimum required for the full suite of tools, especially the ability to run Large Language Models (LLMs) locally and privately. — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
  • 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
Definition of modicum
Adjective
  • According to Johannes, that lifespan is expected to be between 20 and 25 years while requiring only minimal routine maintenance, largely focused on cleaning the solar panels.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • Yeah catch my eye, but the threat of rain and minimal space in my carry-on keeps me moving.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 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
  • Eagle recognizes the opportunity facing it, but there’s plenty of work to do—not simply to scale up manufacturing, but also, to reach some semblance of cost parity.
    — Adam Ismail, The Drive, 23 July 2026
  • Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Jones suggested that Armand achieved some semblance of closure.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of semblance
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
Definition of syllable
Noun
  • The 13-ounce fabrics are made with 93 percent cotton, 5 percent Lycra T-400 and 2 percent spandex.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Possessing 2 ounces or fewer of marijuana flower is a misdemeanor under Texas law, while possessing more than 4 ounces can lead to a state jail felony.
    — Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Definition of ounce
Noun
  • Her spark helped Haley Hopkins and Debinha score two goals apiece in the match, as well.
    — PJ Green July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • In both The Odyssey and the Dune movies, her spark has been sacrificed to the gods of serious acting, and not for the better.
    — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 28 July 2026
Definition of spark

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