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minimalistic

British

/ ˌmɪnɪməˈlɪstɪk /

adjective

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

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Quiet luxury, or stealth wealth, rose in popularity in the 2020s, but has long been the hallmark of Viking’s sleek, minimalistic ships, shaping everything from amenities to excursions.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

"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

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

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023

But for “The Boy and the Heron,” he wanted to write something more minimalistic, built on repeating patterns.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2023

This production stays stolidly minimalistic — no adventurously garish lighting, no whimsical prop design, no imaginative projections.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

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