as in simple
of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc.
They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment.
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Recent Examples of minimalist
The interior, meanwhile, embraces the natural beauty of the wood and offers the usual trendy minimalist experience that any visitor to an Apple Store has come to expect.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, minimalist designs and accessible brands are making a strong return.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
The tabletop's minimalist aesthetic is also perfect for my bathroom and doesn’t clash with my other decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, each fragrance has a short formula, including just three natural ingredients, aldehydes, alcohol from upcycled carbon emissions and water.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, minimalist designs and accessible brands are making a strong return.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
The tabletop's minimalist aesthetic is also perfect for my bathroom and doesn’t clash with my other decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, each fragrance has a short formula, including just three natural ingredients, aldehydes, alcohol from upcycled carbon emissions and water.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for minimalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
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Read: The constitutional crisis is here But if the agency is restored—next week, next month, or years from now—restarting its work won’t be as simple as turning the flow of cash back on.—
Hana Kiros,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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For a more subtle look, weave the lights around strands of greenery to create a stunning, and simple, centerpiece.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Standout benefits: This account earns a modest amount of interest on your balance and doesn’t require a minimum.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Glendale, Ariz., where Hoyer’s friend Chris Getz is running the show, the hope for the White Sox is much more modest.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But, to the modern eye, accustomed to quick cuts and ominous underscoring, the unadorned watchfulness of classic vérité can be jarring.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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What if investment jewelry could be just that; a wearable investment in unadorned precious metals, ready to be cashed in as needed?—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Elon Musk is now a father of 13 after allegedly welcoming his latest child with conservative author Ashley St. Clair.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The Cubs’ next moves are expected to be very modest, league sources said, and that conservative outlook includes Tucker, Bregman’s longtime teammate with the Houston Astros.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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