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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
Its minimalist design is chic and space-saving, perfect for small apartments.
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L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The minimalist design eliminates distractions and draws our attention to these core elements of the story.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Spacious and bright, it was adorned with a minimalist color scheme highlighted by wicker furniture and white walls.
—Linda Konde, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
The installation emphasizes the brand’s focus on craftsmanship, while the helix looks futuristic against a white, minimalist background.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
The minimalist design eliminates distractions and draws our attention to these core elements of the story.
—Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Spacious and bright, it was adorned with a minimalist color scheme highlighted by wicker furniture and white walls.
—Linda Konde, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2024
The installation emphasizes the brand’s focus on craftsmanship, while the helix looks futuristic against a white, minimalist background.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
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The object of the game is simple: You’re dropped on a desert island with the goal of decorating it to create a paradise.Sarah Felbin, SELF, 31 Dec. 2024
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The answer is simple: College football needs a new calendar to make a great game better and save it from itself.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The elder Stack had started the business as a teen in 1948 as a modest bait-and-tackle supplier in Binghamton, New York.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Edmunds expects only a modest increase in auto sales next year, from just under 16 million vehicles this year to 16.2 million in 2025.Cora Lewis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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And trust me, my accidental luggage swap in Paris is proof that unadorned, plain luggage is a big travel mistake.Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the movie begins, the camera pans across a series of cheerful row houses with gardens, landing on one that’s identical but for its unadorned severity.Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Musk and President-elect Donald Trump led the conservative rebellion against the initial plan to avert a partial shutdown, a bipartisan deal that came from negotiations between the top two Democrats and Republicans in both congressional chambers.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Progressive and centrist parties have higher approval, while conservative factions are more skeptical, although there is growing acceptance even within these groups.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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