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
To maintain this minimalist look, opt for a simple pair of thong kitten heels.
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Its intrigue is due in part to its minimalist silhouette, soft leather construction, and spacious interior.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025
Unique Loom Outdoor Runner Rug Enhance your narrow balcony, porch, or deck with this runner that can complement multiple types of décor thanks to its minimalist design.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 May 2025
Known on the international festival circuit for his epically minimalist features with bladder-busting running times, his movies are challenging, high-art dramas made for a very select few — the opposite of the flashy, ADHD-friendly content found on streamers.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 June 2025
Its intrigue is due in part to its minimalist silhouette, soft leather construction, and spacious interior.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 May 2025
Unique Loom Outdoor Runner Rug Enhance your narrow balcony, porch, or deck with this runner that can complement multiple types of décor thanks to its minimalist design.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 29 May 2025
Known on the international festival circuit for his epically minimalist features with bladder-busting running times, his movies are challenging, high-art dramas made for a very select few — the opposite of the flashy, ADHD-friendly content found on streamers.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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In addition to experiencing a surge of sensual energy with greater emphasis on life’s simple pleasures, Venus in Taurus has everything to do with feeling grounded and finding stability in both love and finances.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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White is easy, simple, and many times, the best choice for a clean slate.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This is still a modest number—less than two per cent of the total—but the number of children born to men who were forty to forty-nine more than doubled during that same timeframe.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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In all likelihood, the impact now would be less than in the past because our oil trade balance is positive; net exports, at 2 million barrels per day, will translate into modest but significant economic benefits.—
Michael Lynch,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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Most medical memoirs don’t make much of place—a hospital is a hospital is a hospital—but Huyler’s was set in the Southwest, with prose as angular and unadorned as the landscape outside my window.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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When someone is sleeping in an unadorned conventional hammock, a thin layer of fabric is all that separates the underside of their sleeping bag from the chilly night air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 June 2025
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Kushner founded the Abraham Accords Peace Institute shortly after, which has since been absorbed by The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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El Dorado County is often considered a conservative area, said Shingle Springs resident Ed Mattison, one of the protest’s organizers and an Air Force veteran.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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