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
On-glasses controls are minimal, with most interaction limited to the brightness and volume rockers.
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PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The Grammy winner kept her accessories minimal, adding simple brown heeled sandals.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Which Provides Better Protein? Eggs are a rich source of protein with minimal carbs.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Made with a sleek leather upper, these simple sneakers are the best way to upgrade your footwear to dress up with minimal effort.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
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PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
The Grammy winner kept her accessories minimal, adding simple brown heeled sandals.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Which Provides Better Protein? Eggs are a rich source of protein with minimal carbs.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 25 Aug. 2025
Made with a sleek leather upper, these simple sneakers are the best way to upgrade your footwear to dress up with minimal effort.
—Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
small
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Taking place in small and large cities in nearly every state, the events are designed to build on the momentum of other large-scale protests including No Kings Day in June and Good Trouble Lives On in July.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Researchers commonly use fruit flies for medical research because the insects have remarkably similar genetic codes to humans, though smaller and more basic.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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