in the abstract

phrase

: without referring to a specific person, object, or event : in a general way

thinking about freedom in the abstract

Examples of in the abstract in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Making collaboration count That same logic is also driving interest in sourcing pools—by no means a novel concept but one that has been discussed more in the abstract than put into practice. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Too many acronyms The expert also noted excessive use of acronyms in the abstract. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Oct. 2026

Unlike Fielder, who has faced Holmes directly, Seyfried has only gotten to know her in the abstract. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026

Freeman would only dignify next week in the abstract, another six days of work followed by another kickoff. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in the abstract

• overreact
• act
• backed
• blacked
• bract
• cracked
• fact
• hacked
• jacked
• lacked
• packed
• pact