MINIMAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

minimal

adjective

ˈmi-nə-məl

as in slightest

being the least in amount, number, or size possible the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life

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Recent Examples of minimal This includes those with violent felonies, yet minimal information is being shared with the public. —

Silvana Tabares, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026 Their title ambitions should mean minimal rotation, making both their attackers and defenders excellent options. —

Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 4 May 2026 Nuclear energy produces significantly fewer emissions than fossil fuels, plants take up minimal space on the landscape, and reactors are extremely reliable in all weather conditions. —

Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 May 2026 Hermès approached the issue with a minimal execution inspired by urban buildings instead of the more-baroque curves often found in this style. —

Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimal

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Part of a yearslong effort to reshape local zoning rules, the bill would’ve prohibited local governments from requiring that single-family home lots be larger than 2,000 square feet, making larger minimum sizes against state law.

— The Denver Post, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Villa could also be four days removed from winning (or at minimum playing in) the Europa League final, with all the emotion and celebrations/painful disappointment that would entail.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 1 May 2026