MINIMALIST Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

minimalist

adjective

Definition of minimalist

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 Think of minimalist tailoring paired with an oversized button-down for a relaxed yet polished look at the office. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 July 2026 The elegant, minimalist light pendants feel very Japanese, as do the large tatami mat–slash–window seats and ceramic wall hangings repaired with gold à la kintsugi. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The Aviator features a classic café racer design, with a retro round headlight, clip-on handlebars set low, a leather bench seat, and a minimalist tubular frame bringing everything together. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 Best of all, the most popular 2026 styles fuse elegance, minimalist design, and sustainable materials. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimalist

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There are just a few simple ingredients brought together in minutes.

— Linda Gassenheimer, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026
Even fixtures that feel more suited to a dining room or entryway can work beautifully when paired with simple vanity lighting.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of simple

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In a high-debt environment, even a modest increase in interest rates can add a significant fiscal burden.

— Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 July 2026
This sentiment stems from accelerating inflation, a cooling labor market, modest productivity gains, and AI's unfulfilled promise of broad wage increases.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of modest

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Emily Brontë’s telling of this narrative premise was, also, far ahead of its time, unadorned, stripped bare, always in immediate reach of the brutal facts of her characters’ relations and complications with each other.

— Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
The ultimate luxury swimwear brand for poolside minimalists, Araks keeps its high-quality bikinis and one-piece suits relatively unadorned, opting to spice up its designs with contrasting piping and clever darting over flashier add-ons like fringe or bling.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Definition of unadorned

Adjective

The conservative assault on child health starts with the anti-vaccine campaign and proceeds to cutbacks in nutrition assistance and narrowed access to healthcare.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Each capsule biography offers a short video created in partnership with the conservative media organization PragerU.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

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