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minimalist

[min-uh-muh-list] / ˈmɪn ə mə lɪst /


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The two buildings were inspired by light, the environment, and a minimalist palette.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

So what about the trend for wearing minimalist barefoot shoes?

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

Now, after much mockery and controversy, minimalist footwear is hotter than ever.

From Slate Jul. 16, 2026

Here’s a toy firmly aligned with my wife’s minimalist ideology.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

I had ordered the steak, which, bowing to the same minimalist fashion, is served without the bone, the thin slices of beef stacked to resemble a funeral pyre.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

This is not a colony of “tiny houses,” popular among minimalists and aesthetes looking to simplify their lives.

From New York Times Feb. 17, 2024

The minimalists, Osburn explained, typically share resources with friends, which also have specialized jobs.

From Science Daily Nov. 28, 2023

“They can be easily swapped out at any time and are perfect for renters — from minimalists to maximalists who enjoy changing things up seasonally or on a whim,” Kluetz Pernell says.

From Seattle Times Jun. 9, 2023

“Dirtknock” samples British minimalists Young Marble Giants — and adds a boom-bap rhythm.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2021

Unlike minimalists, I won’t argue that any specific suitcase or packing method will lead to your travel enlightenment.

From Washington Post



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