How to Use minimalism in a Sentence

minimalism

noun
  • This is the kind of minimalism that won’t bore you or break the bank.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 24 Jan. 2020
  • On top of all that, he is known for his crisp, cool minimalism.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Sade’s singing is all about minimalism, and there’s not enough of that.
    — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The goal isn’t minimalism for its own sake.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 May 2026
  • Gone are the days of cold minimalism.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
  • These booties are minimalism at its finest with a neutral beige body and black heel.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2024
  • Park says that minimalism isn’t about doing less for your skin.
    — Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 24 Dec. 2025
  • In the early aughts, minimalism and cool tones like gray and stark white reigned supreme.
    — Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Relaxed-fit jeans and black leather flats ground the look in minimalism.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • The shapes nod to '90s minimalism, what was on the mood board for the line?
    — Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
  • But few if any have had the courage to push as far in the direction of minimalism.
    — Philip Kennicott, Washington Post, 16 Nov. 2022
  • At the end of the day, minimalism is keeping only what serves your life now.
    — Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Soft minimalism makes use of soft textures to create a warm and cozy feel.
    — Jess Safavimehr, House Beautiful, 18 Nov. 2022
  • The same is true of minimalism in design.
    — Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • As far as the overall feeling of your home, minimalism is out.
    — Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Tove’s take on minimalism felt fresh with the easy draping, soft fringe and layers.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
  • This set is minimalism at its sweetest.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 May 2026
  • Origin-of-life researchers have praised the minimalism of the idea.
    — Quanta Magazine, 19 Jan. 2017
  • Still, Phillips's method (and now the world's) is modern for its minimalism.
    — Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2023
  • But for now, at least, much of those baroque frills have given way to more restrained, easy-to-clean minimalism.
    — Elizabeth Heath, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2020
  • The Parisian minimalism that makes a quick boulangerie run look like a runway strut.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
  • With the torque metalware and kid skin leather, these black loafers are the answer to minimalism with a hint of edge.
    — Liana Satenstein, Marie Claire, 12 Feb. 2014
  • But then there’s the other end of the spectrum, where wardrobe basics and minimalism reign supreme.
    — Dale Arden Chong, ELLE, 20 Mar. 2023
  • To me, the SL3 line is all about minimalism.
    — Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
  • The sheer minimalism of this image starts to have an eerie effect that belies the goofy origins of it.
    — Ashley Lee, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 July 2017
  • These desserts are not an exercise in minimalism.
    — Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Images of clean lines and modern minimalism come to mind when thinking of the brand Akris.
    — Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
  • While the label has long been a celebrity favorite for its luxe minimalism, it’s rarely seen on the red carpet.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 May 2021
  • Lean into the minimalism of this look by adding a wrap coat and sweeping your hair back into a French twist.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
  • But in practice, minimalism has faced some backlash.
    — Essence, 12 Sep. 2025

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