as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity
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Recent Examples of conceptual
The point of using different types of corn in the mashbill is to explore how less common varietals affect the flavor of the whiskey, which if taken to another conceptual level should influence how the wood will affect another spirit aged in the barrels.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Pre-submittal meetings are optional and go over conceptual or preliminary designs for commercial projects.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Other proposals mentioned in the memo, including a hotel and more apartment units, are conceptual, Alpert said.
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Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
That extended timeline has allowed organizers to move beyond conceptual planning and into operational detail earlier than usual.
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Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
Pre-submittal meetings are optional and go over conceptual or preliminary designs for commercial projects.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Other proposals mentioned in the memo, including a hotel and more apartment units, are conceptual, Alpert said.
—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
That extended timeline has allowed organizers to move beyond conceptual planning and into operational detail earlier than usual.
—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for conceptual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
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Just as hedgehogs deplore foxes for a lack of theoretical ambition, foxes spend their time screaming at hedgehogs for missing this or that eloquent detail.
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The researchers found that the measurements matched theoretical calculations, thereby serving as evidence that thorium atoms can bind with each other.
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In both the real and metaphysical locations of the show, the backgrounds are all painted by hand, something which was pointed out took up a lot of time due to the number of paintings in the show and due to the number of montages.
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In the 18th century Samuel Johnson coined the term metaphysical poets to criticize Donne, John Cleveland, and Abraham Cowley.
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And that fear does not remain abstract.
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Those are not abstract AI principles.
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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