minimalist

[ˈmɪnɪməlɪst]

minimalist Definition

  • 1a person who advocates or practices minimalism in art or music
  • 2a 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

Using minimalist: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "minimalist" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    As a minimalist, she prefers simple and clean designs.

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    The company's minimalist approach to marketing has been successful.

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    He is a minimalist when it comes to his wardrobe.

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    The minimalist style of the painting emphasizes the use of negative space.

minimalist Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for minimalist

Phrases with minimalist

  • a form of art music that employs limited or minimal musical materials

    Example

    Steve Reich is known for his minimalist music compositions.

  • a way of living that focuses on simplicity and reducing material possessions

    Example

    She adopted a minimalist lifestyle and got rid of most of her belongings.

  • a design style that emphasizes simplicity and the use of minimal elements

    Example

    The minimalist design of the website makes it easy to navigate.

Origins of minimalist

from 'minimal' + '-ist'

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Summary: minimalist in Brief

A 'minimalist' [ˈmɪnɪməlɪst] is someone who advocates or practices minimalism in art or music, or someone who favors a moderate approach to achieving goals. It can refer to a person's lifestyle, wardrobe, or design style. Examples include 'As a minimalist, she prefers simple and clean designs,' and 'The company's minimalist approach to marketing has been successful.' Synonyms include 'simplifier' and 'reducer,' while antonyms include 'maximalist' and 'complexifier.'

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