as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
to a people who have lived under one dictatorship after another, democracy and freedom are mere abstractions
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Recent Examples of abstraction
As abstractions of data—the inputs for AI-producing large language models (LLMs) and RAG systems—vectors can be checked to ensure AI produces accurate results.
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Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The film’s energetic abstraction—accelerating into the deepest, ineffable parts of our souls—is one way art can respond to the challenge of technology.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
That show’s examination of how abstraction evolved is a fitting pairing to Pendleton’s own probing of abstraction.
—Stephanie Rudig, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
This trend improves container orchestration by adding a layer of abstraction for managing microservices communication.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Louis Landry, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The film’s energetic abstraction—accelerating into the deepest, ineffable parts of our souls—is one way art can respond to the challenge of technology.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 2 Apr. 2025
That show’s examination of how abstraction evolved is a fitting pairing to Pendleton’s own probing of abstraction.
—Stephanie Rudig, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
This trend improves container orchestration by adding a layer of abstraction for managing microservices communication.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstraction
Noun
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Next door is O'Brien's sister concept, Big Sofie, which swirls soft serve in both classic and off-beat flavors, including dairy-free options.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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This is a deeply emotional film in high concept clothing, coded to resonate with those of us well-versed in the instinct to betray ourselves in order to be accepted.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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That 18 months spans the process from conception of the idea to a new product being on the market.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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And my reliance on Chatty won’t stop at conception.—
Anonymous,
Vogue,
10 May 2025
Noun
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This perhaps more than anything else puts the lie to the notion that the administration wants people to follow the law.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
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The images of cars lined up to collect food at distribution facilities are etched in our minds—images that reflect the intrinsic good of the American people and underscore the notion that nonprofits are a force multiplier.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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However, the 2025 study found that people with higher emotional intelligence struggled significantly less with these thoughts than others.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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IndieWire,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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But my impression is that my biggest problems with this season, from the killing of Joel to the single-minded vengeance arc, are all downstream of story decisions made years ago during the development of The Last of Us Part 2.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 May 2025
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“Abstraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstraction. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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