MINIMALLY Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

minimally

adverb

Definition of minimally

as in slightly

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Recent Examples of minimally The device was transported from Loyola University to OPRF for students to gain experience in a field that some of them plan to work in and see how the machine is used to perform minimally invasive surgeries. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Devices that move tiny quantities of fluid have potential applications in microfluidics and minimally invasive medical technologies, where controlling flow through narrow channels can be challenging. — Mike McRae 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026 Treatment for varicose veins typically involves a minimally invasive procedure to shut or seal off the problem veins, using either heat (thermal ablation), a foam or liquid injection (chemical ablation) or a specialized type of glue. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2026 His practice offered a broad range of gastrointestinal, endocrine, oncologic and minimally invasive procedures. — Ajay Prasad, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Hamshaw says that for most people, tempeh can be eaten every day as it is minimally processed soy food that provides protein, fiber, iron, and unsaturated fat. — Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 Enter Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE), a minimally-invasive procedure that lessens blood flow to inflamed spots in the knee to reduce chronic pain and swelling. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 24 Sep. 2026 Opting for minimally invasive treatments with less downtime afforded me the flexibility to explore the city and schedule treatments close together. — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026 Many of these homes were not cleaned using even these minimally protective methods, however, according to a door-to-door survey conducted shortly after the attacks by the New York City Department of Health. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

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Roan also adds an new verse to the song, slightly changing the lyrics to reference a mediocre female suitor alongside Rodrigo’s original lines.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026
Montana's 1st District is slightly less Republican overall than the state, which voted for Trump by double digits in each of his three presidential campaigns.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of slightly

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But behind that number is a battlefield engagement, a target barely visible across the landscape, and a shot whose details may remain classified or disputed for years.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Season 2 picks up from where things left off, with Michael and Diana having barely arrived in Spain when they are dragged back into the fold to answer questions around Ricardo’s death.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of barely

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For the first time, the band with the most un-Googleable name in showbiz sounds marginally legible.

— Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Oct. 2026
JPMorgan Chase — Shares were marginally higher after the bank raised its net interest income outlook for the year.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Fred Imbert, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of marginally

Adverb

The effect was clear in Nevada’s 2024 Senate race, which Democrats narrowly won as nearly 5 percent of voters picked a candidate outside the two major parties.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Polling is sparse, but Hamilton has narrowly led several polls released over the past month.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

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