minimalist
noun
a person who favors a moderate approach to the achievement of a set of goals or who holds minimal expectations for the success of a program.
minimalists
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pluralof minimalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"Man of the microbes we found were either minimalists: ultra-streamlined with one job that it does very well alongside a close consortium of collaborators, or it can do a little bit of everything," Osburn said.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 28, 2023
Some drew comparisons to the so-called holy minimalists of Eastern Europe, including the prominent Estonian composer Arvo Pärt.
From New York Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
Whether paired with a neutral sofa or jazzed up with a vibrant throw pillow or two, the piece can be styled to appeal to minimalists and maximalists.
From Washington Post ● May 19, 2022
“Dirtknock” samples British minimalists Young Marble Giants — and adds a boom-bap rhythm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2021
Michaels noted that throughout the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, announcers were minimalists when it came to describing the action.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 23, 2019
