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
While the project is in the conceptual stage, St. Mary’s leaders are working with Jessica Ripper, a mission real estate portfolio manager with the Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The negotiation phase involves creating and adopting a conceptual agreement, a foundational document outlining the framework for becoming a city.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
In other words, space-time is a conceptual model that combines the dimensions of space with a fourth dimension of time.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2025
The negotiation phase involves creating and adopting a conceptual agreement, a foundational document outlining the framework for becoming a city.
—Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
In other words, space-time is a conceptual model that combines the dimensions of space with a fourth dimension of time.
—Madison Dapcevich, Discover Magazine, 1 Aug. 2025
Kesha was styled in a custom miniskirt and bracelet made entirely of e.l.f.’s Jelly Pop primer tubes and lip oil respectively, designed by conceptual artist Gab Bois.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
Adjective
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This score reflects real-world usage rather than theoretical task analysis.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The resulting mysteries and their solutions only get more creative once the gang is back together, even dipping into theoretical science and thought experiments as the basis of his mind-bending stories.—
Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Vendors will offer beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, and metaphysical stones.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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The series invites fans on a metaphysical road trip through the West Coast sunset with a euphoric lineup designed to illuminate audiences and create space for community, connection and spiritual transformation.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Second, present bias: the immediate pain of thinking through problems manually outweighs abstract future concerns about skill atrophy.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Try the look with this sleeveless shirt dress that has an abstract print, full button front, waist ties, and a midi length that hits right below the knees on most people.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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