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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My lip combo requires minimal effort, maximum result, and high shine.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2025
The album’s streaming profile should be relatively minimal, but it is expected to sell well – and is available on his website in vinyl, CD and cassette.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
Special compartments for skincare bottles, lipsticks, various other makeup items, and jewelry can all help keep your space organized with minimal effort.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Most were given minimal instruction in segregated settings away from other children.
—James A. Kadamus, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 16 Apr. 2025
The album’s streaming profile should be relatively minimal, but it is expected to sell well – and is available on his website in vinyl, CD and cassette.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 16 Apr. 2025
Special compartments for skincare bottles, lipsticks, various other makeup items, and jewelry can all help keep your space organized with minimal effort.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Apr. 2025
Most were given minimal instruction in segregated settings away from other children.
—James A. Kadamus, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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