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 minimalist circle of pillars aligns with the sun’s position on solstices and equinoxes.
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Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
Take your morning coffee on the patio alongside sips of fresh mountain air, or retreat indoors for more creature comforts with a minimalist twist.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
The effortless elegance of the French woman and the minimalist edge of the New Yorker have long stood as the North Star of modern style — streamlined, chic, and classic.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The compact space is set up for a minimalist dining to fit about 15 groups of people.
—Zuri Primos
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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Olivia Rose, AZCentral.com, 26 July 2025
Take your morning coffee on the patio alongside sips of fresh mountain air, or retreat indoors for more creature comforts with a minimalist twist.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
The effortless elegance of the French woman and the minimalist edge of the New Yorker have long stood as the North Star of modern style — streamlined, chic, and classic.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 23 July 2025
The compact space is set up for a minimalist dining to fit about 15 groups of people.
—Zuri Primos
july 22, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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This involves flexible decision making beyond simple automation.—
Ian Gotts,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The front is modest, but the oval cutout in the back gives it extra flair.—
Claire Harmeyer,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The cognitive improvements found in studies were modest.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her weird choice of nom de guerre was Ann, an unadorned name that never sounded right when the DJ announced one of her stage sets.—
Rax King,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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My review bike arrived unadorned; fenders, racks, bottle cages and other bits are available for it.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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A day earlier, conservative host Megyn Kelly urged Trump against potentially pardoning Combs.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
2 Aug. 2025
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Crawford, 60, defeated conservative Waukesha County Circuit Judge Brad Schimel in the April 1 election.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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