min·i·mal·ist
ˈmi-nə-mə-list 
1
: one who favors restricting the functions and powers of a political organization or the achievement of a set of goals to a minimum
2
a
: an artist who creates minimal art
b
: an adherent of minimalism
: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Go full minimalist with black flats and a structured bag, or add a pop of color with red shoes and matching accessories.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The minimalist mountain lodge sits right at the Hatomachi Pass trailhead in Oze National Park, a high-altitude marshland surrounded by verdant slopes and an extinct volcano.
—Olivia Young, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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Noun
No one would call him a minimalist, but his holy of holies is not to allow his productions to eclipse his performers.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Go full minimalist with black flats and a structured bag, or add a pop of color with red shoes and matching accessories.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2025
Adjective
The label has quickly cultivated a devoted following, with its minimalist pieces now stocked alongside luxury brands in e-commerce sites (Moda Operandi) and boutiques from Brooklyn to Seoul.
—Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
The minimalist mountain lodge sits right at the Hatomachi Pass trailhead in Oze National Park, a high-altitude marshland surrounded by verdant slopes and an extinct volcano.
—Olivia Young, AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
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“Minimalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minimalist. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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