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dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity
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Proposals were submitted by May 29 -- the conceptual design includes a survivor's tribute wall, a reflection pool, a hearing garden and a private gathering space for reflection, according to the city.
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Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Based on the story of the same name, Flanagan takes King’s nonlinear structure and wonderful conceptual hook and translates them beautifully to the screen.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 8 June 2025
Management analyst Caleb Haydock said the firm would seek public and business input before coming up with conceptual designs.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
In classic research published in The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, the authors conducted a conceptual and clinical review, combining key psychodynamic theories to develop a framework for understanding trauma reenactments.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 June 2025
Based on the story of the same name, Flanagan takes King’s nonlinear structure and wonderful conceptual hook and translates them beautifully to the screen.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 8 June 2025
Management analyst Caleb Haydock said the firm would seek public and business input before coming up with conceptual designs.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
In classic research published in The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, the authors conducted a conceptual and clinical review, combining key psychodynamic theories to develop a framework for understanding trauma reenactments.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
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The Athletic's Jim Bowden recently outlined a theoretical deal in which the Cardinals would trade Helsley, Arenado, and cash to the Detroit Tigers to land superstar prospect Kevin McGonigle.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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These frameworks are not theoretical, as they are based on real-world leadership challenges and offer actionable tools leaders can apply immediately.—
Tony Gambill,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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And that was the metaphysical American transformation of news into entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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The Foundation Of Strategic Thinking The Vedas scriptures do not only dwell on metaphysical concepts but also emphasize the principles of truth, cosmic order and sacrifice for the collective good.—
Pankaj Vasani,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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What High-Tact Leadership Looks Like Tact isn’t abstract.—
Justin Patton,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Advertisement Read More: Losing NOAA’s Natural Disaster Data Will Make Storms More Devastating for the Poor While these cuts may seem abstract or bureaucratic, their impact is personal.—
Kathy Baughman McLeod,
Time,
24 June 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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