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
While often minimalist in its sound, the Mulatar is a complex invention that combines acoustic and electroacoustic systems,resulting in a multifaceted playing experience.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The Air still takes a minimalist approach to ports, with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports (both on the left side) and a headphone jack (on the right).
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
For a minimalist helmet design, the Smith Code helmet delivers.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
In the cockpit, the race bikes keep things simple with minimalist displays since the focus is on the track.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
The Air still takes a minimalist approach to ports, with a pair of Thunderbolt 4 ports (both on the left side) and a headphone jack (on the right).
—Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
For a minimalist helmet design, the Smith Code helmet delivers.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
In the cockpit, the race bikes keep things simple with minimalist displays since the focus is on the track.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimalist
Adjective
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All of this is a vaguely long-winded way of making a simple point — the outlook for Wolves’ defence has changed dramatically over the course of this season.—
Steve Madeley,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Combining crisp water, sun-dappled shade, and the simple pleasure of drifting with the current creates the perfect recipe for vacation memories.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Because of its modest scale and deliberately slow pace of growth, referrals to the National Emergency Child Care Network are by word of mouth.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Most Popular Menu Items At first, the course’s modest menu was built out of necessity.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Accommodations were generally simple: a twin bed, unadorned walls, a place to put my clothes, maybe a sink.—
Kate Siber,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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His portfolio of work leans towards clean, unadorned lines peppered with Brutalist inspiration.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The report came from the Maine Wire, an online outlet founded by a conservative think tank based in the state.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
11 Mar. 2025
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To justify this clampdown, Putin has evoked the defense of Russian sovereignty and conservative Christian values against the decadent liberal West.—
Michael McFaul,
The Atlantic,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimalist. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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