minimalist

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noun

min·​i·​mal·​ist ˈmi-nə-mə-list How to pronounce minimalist (audio)
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: one who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization or the achievement of a set of goals to a minimum
2
a
: an artist who creates minimal art
b
: an adherent of minimalism

minimalist

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adjective

: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism

Examples of minimalist in a Sentence

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Noun
Because its color is relatively subdued, tortoiseshell is appealing to many different design styles and has made its way into the homes of maximalists, minimalists, and animal print lovers alike. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024 The eerie scares of It Follows greatly benefit from a minimalist, slow-burn approach. Travis Bean, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2024
Adjective
The streamlined features start with a minimalist panel-loading design that keeps everything accessible and organized (unlike your home after the holidays). Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 The second clue came hours before the party from Patek Philippe president Thierry Stern himself, during a 30-minute press roundtable in the sunny, minimalist offices of Patek Philippe’s German subsidiary in Munich’s Old Town. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for minimalist 

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of minimalist was in 1906

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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimalist. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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