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minimalist

[min-uh-muh-list] / ˈmɪn ə mə lɪst /


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But in reality the Auroville that now attracts thousands of tourists and yoga enthusiasts developed in a more organic way in keeping with the minimalist ecological principles of its people.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Set to a minimalist hip-hop beat, it showcased their ability to transition seamlessly from a rap flow to melodic vocal riffs.

From BBC Jun. 19, 2026

Adams does not stop for meaning, his early minimalist style causing the words to flow over you whether in somber reflection or the wildness of wild nights that do, indeed, stop for death.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

Trimmed of its subordinate characters and chorus, it was directed with minimalist fervor by R.B.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Steve Reich exemplified the minimalist movement that bridged the chasm between classical music and pop in the 1970s.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

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

"Man of the microbes we found were either minimalists: ultra-streamlined with one job that it does very well alongside a close consortium of collaborators, or it can do a little bit of everything," Osburn said.

From Science Daily Nov. 28, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 20, 2021

Michaels noted that throughout the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, announcers were minimalists when it came to describing the action.

From Seattle Times Aug. 23, 2019

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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