minimalist
1 of 2noun
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
minimalist
2 of 2adjective
: of, relating to, or done in the style of minimalism
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Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 All of that knowledge has been bottled up into a 48-piece debut collection from Helsa that’s easily described as minimalist heaven. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2022 At a subsequent panel, the musicologist Marina Frolova-Walker half jokingly described Rachmaninoff as a proto-minimalist. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 In the early 2010s, designer Phoebe Philo dominated the fashion landscape with her arty, minimalist, women-dressing-for-women aesthetic at Celine. Diana Tsui, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 The show is diverse, colorful and anything but minimalist. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Elegant but comfortable decor fills the interior space, with lots of nice tables on the patio, all covered by big umbrellas and surrounded by barrels and minimalist landscaping (no picnic tables here). oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 This popular beauty brand champions minimalist makeup. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2022 On summer nights, the energy is outside in the haute-minimalist courtyard, where patrons order chicken meatball skewers, miso veggies, Japanese omelettes and ice cream with almond soy brittle. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2022 EmRata previously talked about her minimalist style in an interview with POPSUGAR. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 The bag’s minimalist style also allows for outfit versatility. Alyssa Lapid, SELF, 9 Aug. 2022 Whereas many modern homes aim for sleek, minimalist style, this one runs in the opposite direction, embracing extravagant, over-the-top spaces with bizarre bohemian design. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 Still, Harris’s shocking chartreuse gave the week its boldest moment of minimalist style. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022 The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is also very easy to drink, produced as a traditional vintage with a soft, minimalist style—clean on the nose and fresh on the palate. Rachel King, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2022 Early write-ups made space to touch upon the Elvis sculpture, the hand-shape chairs that lovingly cup your backside, and the very un-minimalist monochromatic green and yellow rooms. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Aug. 2022 The more than 1,200-square-foot accommodation looks modern and minimalist with stone and wood. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Greenaway dove into opera directly with the celebrated Dutch composer Louis Andriessen, another minimalist with a strong basis in history. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2022 All of that knowledge has been bottled up into a 48-piece debut collection from Helsa that’s easily described as minimalist heaven. Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2022 At a subsequent panel, the musicologist Marina Frolova-Walker half jokingly described Rachmaninoff as a proto-minimalist. Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2022 In the early 2010s, designer Phoebe Philo dominated the fashion landscape with her arty, minimalist, women-dressing-for-women aesthetic at Celine. Diana Tsui, Harper's BAZAAR, 4 Aug. 2022 The show is diverse, colorful and anything but minimalist. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Elegant but comfortable decor fills the interior space, with lots of nice tables on the patio, all covered by big umbrellas and surrounded by barrels and minimalist landscaping (no picnic tables here). oregonlive, 26 Aug. 2022 This popular beauty brand champions minimalist makeup. Karla Pope, Woman's Day, 25 Aug. 2022 On summer nights, the energy is outside in the haute-minimalist courtyard, where patrons order chicken meatball skewers, miso veggies, Japanese omelettes and ice cream with almond soy brittle. Evan Nicole Brown, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 July 2022 Adjective
The starkness and simplicity of the Octo Finissimo Sejima Edition designed for Bulgari by Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima are sure to thrill lovers of minimalist style. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2022 EmRata previously talked about her minimalist style in an interview with POPSUGAR. Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Sep. 2022 The bag’s minimalist style also allows for outfit versatility. Alyssa Lapid, SELF, 9 Aug. 2022 Whereas many modern homes aim for sleek, minimalist style, this one runs in the opposite direction, embracing extravagant, over-the-top spaces with bizarre bohemian design. Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2022 Still, Harris’s shocking chartreuse gave the week its boldest moment of minimalist style. Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2022 The 2020 Rosso di Montalcino is also very easy to drink, produced as a traditional vintage with a soft, minimalist style—clean on the nose and fresh on the palate. Rachel King, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2022 Early write-ups made space to touch upon the Elvis sculpture, the hand-shape chairs that lovingly cup your backside, and the very un-minimalist monochromatic green and yellow rooms. Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 26 Aug. 2022 The more than 1,200-square-foot accommodation looks modern and minimalist with stone and wood. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1906, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1929, in the meaning defined above
minimalist
adjective
as in simple
of, relating to, or following a style (as in art or design) that is characterized by simplicity and uses a small number of colors, parts, materials, etc. They took a minimalist approach to designing their apartment. Synonyms & Similar Words
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- simple
- unadorned
- modest
- unpretentious
- conservative
- spartan
- undecorated
- forthright
- unembellished
- unornamented
- plain
- unobtrusive
- restrained
- austere
- clean
- unvarnished
- naked
- subdued
- honest
- bare
- plain-vanilla
- bleak
- understated
- inconspicuous
- bald
- stark
- antiseptic
- muted
- quiet
- sober
- severe
- toned (down)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- gaudy
- flashy
- showy
- ostentatious
- garish
- swanky
- flamboyant
- loud
- glitzy
- swank
- ornate
- tawdry
- florid
- splashy
- glittery
- baroque
- overwrought
- exaggerated
- overdecorated
- extravagant
- elaborate
- lurid
- ornate
- rococo
- overdone
- fancy
- bedizened
- decorated
- dressed
- trimmed
- embroidered
- adorned
- ornamented
- bedecked
- garnished
- embellished
- arrayed
- decked-out
- appareled
- apparelled