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Noun
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For those who like the simplistic approach of minimalism but question its sparsity, warm minimalism is the answer.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026 -
Innovation has arisen out of the sparsity of the shells.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2025
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While today’s media environment is one of unlimited choice, the environment back then was defined by scarcity.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pham argued that visitor caps introduced after the pandemic can create scarcity that draws scammers.—
Thomas Adamson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The focus on slimness has fueled speculation about the emergence of phones with no charging ports, a design choice that Apple reportedly considered for the iPhone Air, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The slimness undoubtedly raises questions about durability.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Courage lies somewhere between cowardice and recklessness, generosity between stinginess and extravagance.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Defensive coordinator Jesse Minter’s unit rarely gets burned by big plays in the passing game — save for the first quarter against the Texans in Week 17 — and pairing that with stinginess inside the 20-yard line has made the Chargers difficult to score on consistently.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Sparseness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sparseness. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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