How to Use minimalism in a Sentence

minimalism

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  • The sonic building blocks owe a debt to the minimalism of the White Stripes and Black Keys.
    — Hector Saldana, San Antonio Express-News, 30 June 2021
  • But few if any have had the courage to push as far in the direction of minimalism.
    — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
  • The open-shelf design works great for minimalism lovers, and the piece and supports up to 65-inch TVs.
    — Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Feb. 2023
  • On top of all that, he is known for his crisp, cool minimalism.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The Matrix meets Aaliyah/00’s sleek minimalism and a touch of Aeon Flux.
    — Essence, 29 Aug. 2022
  • At the end of the day, minimalism is keeping only what serves your life now.
    — Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Still, Phillips's method (and now the world's) is modern for its minimalism.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
  • The spring 2024 Marni show in Paris this morning was no place for minimalism.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2023
  • For her part, Chow turned to what is, by now, old-guard minimalism, with two etudes by Philip Glass.
    — Luke Schulze, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2022
  • And to him, the minimalism of the information is also the point.
    — WIRED, 3 Nov. 2022
  • This was the time of minimalism, black, leather, denim, and I was not giving that.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 20 Apr. 2022
  • The look exudes the clean minimalism of the ’90s, but would still look modern if worn today.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Of course, the counter to the soft, neutral eye was heavy liner—part of grunge’s gritty foil to the era’s polished minimalism.
    — Tia Williams, Harper's BAZAAR, 22 Feb. 2023
  • But then there’s the other end of the spectrum, where wardrobe basics and minimalism reign supreme.
    — Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 20 Mar. 2023
  • Think ’90s minimalism mixed with the sultry edge of the supermodels in the same decade.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2023
  • These booties are minimalism at its finest with a neutral beige body and black heel.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Right now, the word among dealers is that minimalism is out.
    — Zachary Small, New York Times, 19 May 2024
  • So here’s hoping that the minimalism and ease of this dish will set the tone for the year to come, bringing with it nourishment and peace.
    — Olga Massov, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2023
  • Soft minimalism makes use of soft textures to create a warm and cozy feel.
    — Jess Safavimehr, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The Prada backpack became an icon of ‘90s minimalism and put the brand back on the fashion map.
    — Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2022
  • As far as the overall feeling of your home, minimalism is out.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2022
  • The Swedish label is my go-to brand for modern minimalism.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2023
  • In the age of skin minimalism, this 4-in-1 setting spray from Rare Beauty is a gem (go figure).
    — Jennifer Ford, Forbes, 8 June 2021
  • The main philosophies at play in backpacking can be boiled down to minimalism: in gear and in action.
    — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Barbara Rose, whose writings tracked the rise of minimalism, has died at age 84.
    — Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2021
  • But after years of minimalism, Scandi chic, and the dominance of cream, grey, and beige, what once seemed gaudy now has a kind of charm.
    — Sadhbh O'Sullivan, refinery29.com, 21 Jan. 2021
  • You don’t get asked to sub in for Freddie Mercury for your minimalism.
    — Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 1 Aug. 2024
  • For Michelle and Jenner, the choice of minimalism has become a repose.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2021
  • Lohan made the case for classic minimalism on September 16, when she and Shammas were photographed in the Soho neighborhood of Manhattan.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 17 Sep. 2024
  • Balancing sharp minimalism with technical expertise, the Japanese art of paper folding shares many of the same principles with modern design.
    — Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2024

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