MINIMAL Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

minimal

adjective

ˈmi-nə-məl

Definition of minimal

as in slightest

being the least in amount, number, or size possible the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life

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Recent Examples of minimal Experts have repeatedly found across multiple studies that the incidents of voter fraud are minimal and have not been numerous enough to impact the outcome of an election. — Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Keep the implementation as minimal as possible everywhere else. — Andrii Kovalchuk, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 All have a sleek minimal feel, with jute rugs and linen cushions adding just a touch of colour to the all-neutral palette. — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026 The buzziest fall 2026 makeup trends include everything from berry tints to bold lipstick worn against an otherwise minimal face—proof that a great lip can be the whole look. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for minimal

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According to Mwangi, the extension of the IPO offer as well as lowering the minimum investment were a response to low uptake among retail investors.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
YieldStar surveyed all leases for a particular floor plan and generated a pricing chart that included both a minimum and maximum rent based on the available data.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

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Comparing households aged 72 and older in 2022 with those aged 75 and older in 2025, Maggiulli calculated a smaller—but still substantial—21% increase.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The development could help make optical atomic clocks smaller and more suitable for use outside laboratories.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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