1. plural of minimalism; artistic or design movements characterized by extreme simplicity and the use of minimal elements
Usage: art; design
2. plural of minimalism; lifestyle philosophies or practices that emphasize living with fewer possessions
Usage: lifestyle

Examples

• The gallery featured various minimalisms from the 1960s art movement.
• Different minimalisms emerged in architecture during the late twentieth century.
• She studied the minimalisms of Japanese design traditions.
• Modern minimalisms focus on reducing clutter in living spaces.
• The book compared Eastern and Western minimalisms in philosophy.
• Various minimalisms have influenced contemporary furniture design.