How to Use minimal in a Sentence

minimal

adjective
  • The storm caused minimal damage.
  • Rain chances for the next few days are minimal.
    — Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The dough was light and airy with a crispy bite and minimal flop.
    — Jamie, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Glam was kept minimal and glowy.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
  • By end of day my skin still looks like skin, with no flakes and minimal buildup.
    — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Downsides are minimal, but there are some things to take note of.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Sans the stylish strap, a minimal ballet flat is just as chic a choice.
    — Henrik Lischke, Vogue, 22 Feb. 2023
  • This long frond fern needs minimal light and moisture to thrive.
    — Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
  • The contact was viewed as minimal and the goal stood.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 May 2026
  • The black goo biofilm can be cleaned off with minimal effort.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
  • Twist out more for heavy makeup days, or less for minimal daysj.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025
  • While my style leans minimal, the poncho suits all tastes.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
  • And so far, one source said, the response has been minimal.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Jan. 2026
  • The loft features minimal decor but doesn't feel bland due to the planked walls.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Both kept their hair long and loose, and makeup minimal.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Her hair was pulled back and her makeup was kept minimal and the whole vibe was very cozy.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 4 Aug. 2022
  • There's no long-term gain without some minimal pain.
    — CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • It air fries, bakes, roasts, and toasts — all while taking up minimal counter space.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Give it bright light and minimal water.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Doing so either at no cost or at a minimal cost.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • The savings at scale are not minimal.
    — Daniel Steele, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The price of bread saw a minimal bump from the previous month.
    — Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The best part of both machines is that the weight penalty is minimal.
    — Car and Driver, 13 Jan. 2023
  • Increases in the caps have been minimal in the last dozen years.
    — Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2022
  • The rest of the meal is all about minimal-prep sides my kids would never take more than a few bites of.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • School was minimal; some teachers used the shade of the tree as a classroom.
    — New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Pink is minimal — saved for accents such as a cushion and stool.
    — Carolina A. Miranda, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2023
  • Fire danger should be minimal for some time when all of this white stuff turns to water.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Apr. 2022
  • Clear skies and minimal light pollution should give you a good chance to view it.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
  • While minimal, the data points to a small increase over the last few years.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026

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