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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Apr. 2025
Passes Are Still Surprisingly Affordable On a busy travel day, Madelyn keeps her beauty routine minimal and skincare focused.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 4 Apr. 2025
Despite this massive wealth of anecdotal evidence, robust clinical research into microdosing has been minimal.
—New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2025
But for Thursday, the market wants to wait out the storm in stocks where the earnings will be least impacted by the economy and tariffs, explaining why domestic companies with minimal international operations and defensive groups like staples, utilities and health care are outperforming.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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