as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
The law is clear but also nonspecific, calling for equality of access.
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent findings confirm how nonspecific these early symptoms can be.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Some may feel more tired than usual or notice vague discomfort or a feeling of fullness on the upper right side of the abdomen, but these signs are nonspecific and easy to overlook.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Kim is always translating, both literal phrases and her emotional state, in a way that keeps the play nonspecific, nervous about leaving behind any viewer.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
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Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent findings confirm how nonspecific these early symptoms can be.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 11 Dec. 2025
Some may feel more tired than usual or notice vague discomfort or a feeling of fullness on the upper right side of the abdomen, but these signs are nonspecific and easy to overlook.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
Kim is always translating, both literal phrases and her emotional state, in a way that keeps the play nonspecific, nervous about leaving behind any viewer.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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And there is a general lack of a clear approach.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Major rainfall in December and early February created ideal breeding conditions, said Susanne Kluh, general manager for the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best recent example of this rule is the green energy industry (solar and wind power), which has been heavily boosted with taxpayer dollars for almost 50 years now and is still an inconsequential form of overall energy supply.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Conte’s prediction that the Premier League’s overall level would increase and that complacent clubs would plummet down the table has come to pass.—
Dan Kilpatrick,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The investment is part of the college’s broader mission to support student success and inclusion.—
Santa Ana College,
Oc Register,
25 Feb. 2026
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Every officer and crew member who passed us during our five-day sailing offered a broad smile and greeting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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