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 interior, meanwhile, embraces the natural beauty of the wood and offers the usual trendy minimalist experience that any visitor to an Apple Store has come to expect.
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, minimalist designs and accessible brands are making a strong return.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
The tabletop's minimalist aesthetic is also perfect for my bathroom and doesn’t clash with my other decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, each fragrance has a short formula, including just three natural ingredients, aldehydes, alcohol from upcycled carbon emissions and water.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, minimalist designs and accessible brands are making a strong return.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2025
The tabletop's minimalist aesthetic is also perfect for my bathroom and doesn’t clash with my other decor.
—Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2025
Echoing the brand’s minimalist aesthetic, each fragrance has a short formula, including just three natural ingredients, aldehydes, alcohol from upcycled carbon emissions and water.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for minimalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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Yellow is the simplest, and purple is the most difficult.—
New York Times Games,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Its simple style can be dressed up with your best evening wear or paired with casual outfits to be your next wardrobe staple.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The forecast for Saturday night is more modest—but there is still a chance, weather permitting, of catching the northern lights in parts of Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and Wisconsin.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Glendale, Ariz., where Hoyer’s friend Chris Getz is running the show, the hope for the White Sox is much more modest.—
Jon Greenberg,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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But, to the modern eye, accustomed to quick cuts and ominous underscoring, the unadorned watchfulness of classic vérité can be jarring.—
Michael Schulman,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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What if investment jewelry could be just that; a wearable investment in unadorned precious metals, ready to be cashed in as needed?—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Tesla Owners Are Getting Creative Musk's public persona has transformed from eccentric billionaire genius to an internet provocateur with a penchant for aligning himself with conservative figures.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Experts said other groups beyond faith institutions could follow Metropolitan’s lead at a time when hate and anti-government extremist groups are on the rise and some conservative organizations are stepping up efforts to dismantle civil rights policies and laws.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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