How to Use minimalism in a Sentence
minimalism
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The sonic building blocks owe a debt to the minimalism of the White Stripes and Black Keys.
— Hector Saldana, San Antonio Express-News, 30 June 2021 -
But few if any have had the courage to push as far in the direction of minimalism.
— Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022 -
The open-shelf design works great for minimalism lovers, and the piece and supports up to 65-inch TVs.
— Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2023 -
On top of all that, he is known for his crisp, cool minimalism.
— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024 -
The Matrix meets Aaliyah/00’s sleek minimalism and a touch of Aeon Flux.
— Essence, 29 Aug. 2022 -
At the end of the day, minimalism is keeping only what serves your life now.
— Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023 -
Still, Phillips's method (and now the world's) is modern for its minimalism.
— Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023 -
The spring 2024 Marni show in Paris this morning was no place for minimalism.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2023 -
For her part, Chow turned to what is, by now, old-guard minimalism, with two etudes by Philip Glass.
— Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022 -
And to him, the minimalism of the information is also the point.
— WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022 -
This was the time of minimalism, black, leather, denim, and I was not giving that.
— José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2022 -
The look exudes the clean minimalism of the ’90s, but would still look modern if worn today.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024 -
Of course, the counter to the soft, neutral eye was heavy liner—part of grunge’s gritty foil to the era’s polished minimalism.
— Tia Williams, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023 -
But then there’s the other end of the spectrum, where wardrobe basics and minimalism reign supreme.
— Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 20 Mar. 2023 -
Think ’90s minimalism mixed with the sultry edge of the supermodels in the same decade.
— Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023 -
These booties are minimalism at its finest with a neutral beige body and black heel.
— Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024 -
Right now, the word among dealers is that minimalism is out.
— Zachary Small, New York Times, 19 May 2024 -
So here’s hoping that the minimalism and ease of this dish will set the tone for the year to come, bringing with it nourishment and peace.
— Olga Massov, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023 -
Soft minimalism makes use of soft textures to create a warm and cozy feel.
— Jess Safavimehr, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2022 -
The Prada backpack became an icon of ‘90s minimalism and put the brand back on the fashion map.
— Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2022 -
As far as the overall feeling of your home, minimalism is out.
— Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2022 -
The Swedish label is my go-to brand for modern minimalism.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2023 -
In the age of skin minimalism, this 4-in-1 setting spray from Rare Beauty is a gem (go figure).
— Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 8 June 2021 -
The main philosophies at play in backpacking can be boiled down to minimalism: in gear and in action.
— Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2023 -
Barbara Rose, whose writings tracked the rise of minimalism, has died at age 84.
— Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2021 -
But after years of minimalism, Scandi chic, and the dominance of cream, grey, and beige, what once seemed gaudy now has a kind of charm.
— Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 21 Jan. 2021 -
You don’t get asked to sub in for Freddie Mercury for your minimalism.
— Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 1 Aug. 2024 -
For Michelle and Jenner, the choice of minimalism has become a repose.
— Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2021 -
Lohan made the case for classic minimalism on September 16, when she and Shammas were photographed in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan.
— Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024 -
Their devotees are style-conscious individuals who don’t want to compromise on taste, prefer slow to fast fashion, and gravitate toward minimalism.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2024
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