as in simple
of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc.
They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment.
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Recent Examples of minimalist
The result of all this is a clean but minimalist interior.
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Still, amid the minimalist offerings of neighborhood competitors such as Alain Ducasse, the Trogneux fare stands out: giant, bug-eyed bunny rabbits for Easter; a hazelnut spread called Trognella.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This minimalist design strategy maximizes important features while eliminating superfluous mass.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
That clarity and approachability also shows up in the product design: minimalist packaging, straightforward names, and an accessible price point that ranges from $12 to $38.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 19 May 2025
Still, amid the minimalist offerings of neighborhood competitors such as Alain Ducasse, the Trogneux fare stands out: giant, bug-eyed bunny rabbits for Easter; a hazelnut spread called Trognella.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
This minimalist design strategy maximizes important features while eliminating superfluous mass.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 17 May 2025
That clarity and approachability also shows up in the product design: minimalist packaging, straightforward names, and an accessible price point that ranges from $12 to $38.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
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Trevon Williams, who did not escape from the New Orleans jail, was charged with 10 counts of being a principal to simple escape, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced on May 23.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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As artificial intelligence models grow increasingly sophisticated, their capabilities extend far beyond simple task execution.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The modest brick home, at just a bit over 1,000 square feet, was where Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, grew up.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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Those modest contracts won’t affect the Giants’ cap space immediately, since their cap hits fall below the team’s 51 most expensive contracts.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Knapp, who previously has written about quilting and crafts, has a simple, seemingly unadorned style but insights like those pop up frequently.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
23 May 2025
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Pope Francis’ marble tomb reflects his simple style and fulfills his desire for an unadorned final resting place.—
Adeel Hassan,
New York Times,
4 May 2025
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The blog post that Trump showed Ramaphosa during the White House meeting was published by American Thinker, a conservative online magazine, about conflict and racial tensions in South Africa and Congo.—
Stephanie Burnett,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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While conservative countries may enforce strict practices, Muslims in Western countries often do not.—
Caroline Love,
NPR,
22 May 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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