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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The typing feel is snappy but noticeably shallow, with minimal travel.
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PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute brings a minimal and bohemian decor aesthetic while also delivering on functionality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Now, boasting an exceptional cast and a minimal set, a 21st-century audience is experiencing the tragedy of what happens when delusion and reality come crashing together.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Only 6% provide just minimal oversight for AI outputs.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2025
For hallways, mud rooms, kitchen runners, or entryways, jute brings a minimal and bohemian decor aesthetic while also delivering on functionality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2025
Now, boasting an exceptional cast and a minimal set, a 21st-century audience is experiencing the tragedy of what happens when delusion and reality come crashing together.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Only 6% provide just minimal oversight for AI outputs.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for minimal
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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