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
This minimalist approach is refined, though perhaps too plain.
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Curated by stylist Britt McCamey, Tung’s look also included Frank Darling custom rings and jewelry pieces for her minimalist accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Paris's minimalist approach through houses like Hermès, Celine, and The Row will likely present brown in tonal, architectural expressions that reinforce silhouette and flow over decoration.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2025
Curated by stylist Britt McCamey, Tung’s look also included Frank Darling custom rings and jewelry pieces for her minimalist accessories.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Paris's minimalist approach through houses like Hermès, Celine, and The Row will likely present brown in tonal, architectural expressions that reinforce silhouette and flow over decoration.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
However, where iOS 7 applied a flatter, minimalist effect to windows and icons and their edges, iOS 26 adds a (sometimes frosted) glassy look and a mildly fluid movement to actions such as pulling down menus or long-pressing controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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Their simple plan goes awry when one of their relatives wants a posh Korean wedding banquet in the heartfelt romantic comedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The inspiration The Copleys wanted a low-water garden that would be simple to care for.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Combined with the tax credit and modest prices, making the jump to an EV now may be a wise decision.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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Falling consumption keeps price hike modest – up only 15% over five years.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The whole movie feels, if anything too realistic; an unflashy, unadorned terror borne from a real-life virus.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Jarmusch may not be explicitly referencing Carver, though both artists have made an unadorned style their identity.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Young America’s Foundation, the latter’s parent organization, is similar to Kirk’s conservative student group Turning Point USA.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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