as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Recent Examples of minimal
Kohl's believes these tariffs will have minimal impact on their financial performance.
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
To get the best view of the full moon, try to head to a location with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the horizon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 July 2025
Though the damage was minimal, the USGA later confirmed he was fined an undisclosed amount for violating Rule 1.2a, which governs player conduct.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Ricardo Torres, jsonline.com, 10 July 2025
The saturated ground means even minimal rainfall can trigger further flooding, complicating rescue efforts.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
To get the best view of the full moon, try to head to a location with minimal light pollution and a clear view of the horizon.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 July 2025
Though the damage was minimal, the USGA later confirmed he was fined an undisclosed amount for violating Rule 1.2a, which governs player conduct.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minimal
small
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While the headline-grabbing CEOs are interesting, hearing the stories of smaller companies is absolutely fascinating.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The local government of the small and far-from-wealthy hometown of Pope Leo XIV has voted to acquire the former Robert Prevost’s childhood home as a future museum.—
Howard Husock,
National Review,
12 July 2025
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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