minimalistic

British

/ ˌmɪnɪməˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

(of an artistic style) using simple elements with little embellishment

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The chain’s classic gold and brown logo now features the chain’s name in a more minimalistic font.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

"This is a meeting that should have been conducted in a much more restrained way – minimalistic, without this level of respect."

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

PEORIA, Ariz. — The methodically arranged desk remains a study in minimalistic style.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2024

Such cafes are either riddled with minimalistic decor or filled with a superfluous amount of plants and wacky artwork.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023

Four-note and eight-note motifs appear, repeat and fall away; low chords and high countermelodies start to well up about halfway through, enfolded in turn by minimalistic, staccato, tuneful steel drum patterns.

From New York Times • May 5, 2023

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