as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Recent Examples of minimal
Proponents say the workout’s minimal movements, like short sets of squats and lifting light weights, leave them with soreness but also increase their muscle.
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Each iteration gains inspiration from around the world—like Frijoles de la Olla Ramen (Mexican Stewed Beans) and Beef Stroganoff Ramen—but still calls for minimal ingredients and time.
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Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
Light-reflective paint makes dim spaces feel cozier and more inviting with minimal effort.
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The Spruce,
3 July 2026
There will be minimal relief overnight, which makes the heat even more dangerous.
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Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
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Diana Anos,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Each iteration gains inspiration from around the world—like Frijoles de la Olla Ramen (Mexican Stewed Beans) and Beef Stroganoff Ramen—but still calls for minimal ingredients and time.
—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 July 2026
Light-reflective paint makes dim spaces feel cozier and more inviting with minimal effort.
—
The Spruce,
3 July 2026
There will be minimal relief overnight, which makes the heat even more dangerous.
—
Kenton Gewecke,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
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That means, at minimum, heavy cream contains double the fat content of the fattiest half-and-half on the market.
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The Heat has been in a holding pattern of sorts the past two days, waiting to see if an appealing free agent takes a minimum deal or an appealing player under contract shakes free.
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While that’s painful for house hunters, note that the surge was the 18th-smallest among states and trailed the 93% jump nationally.
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In contrast, instruments on the FireSat satellites will be able to detect small brush and roadside fires 16 feet across.
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At the Cannes Film Festival in May, the model Toni Garrn made a striking appearance in a blue-black bustier dress embroidered with small petals.
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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