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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It is known for being raised with minimal adult supervision, according to Johns Hopkins University.
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
The minimal plot purports to endorse spartan storytelling, but after a promising start the movie detours into an overlong flashback.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Chapman paired the dress with black, open-toe heels and opted for minimal jewelry pieces to accessorize her look, favoring a pair of delicate silver earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Whether or not Washington eats the minimal salary owed for the 2025 season, the cost-effective signing paid off.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
The minimal plot purports to endorse spartan storytelling, but after a promising start the movie detours into an overlong flashback.
—Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Chapman paired the dress with black, open-toe heels and opted for minimal jewelry pieces to accessorize her look, favoring a pair of delicate silver earrings.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
Whether or not Washington eats the minimal salary owed for the 2025 season, the cost-effective signing paid off.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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