NONABSTRACT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

nonabstract

adjective

Definition of nonabstract

as in realistic

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Recent Examples of nonabstract In New York City, these economic consequences tend to be nonabstract. — Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabstract

Adjective

In this view, aggressive development with minimal new constraints is presented as the only realistic strategy to prevent hostile foreign powers from dominating advanced AI.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The most realistic outcome in Iran may be an unresolved stalemate.

— NADIA SCHADLOW, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

In past crises, these mediators had little of their own physical infrastructure or revenue on the line.

— Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The garments were manipulated, like glove puppets, by physical dancers who were rendered invisible by a green screen.

— Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of physical

Adjective

Courts can also review objective legal questions, such as whether the evidence was sufficient — as Clancy’s lawyer is now asking the judge to do.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday during a community meeting for the downtown Lincoln master plan and its objective design and development standards.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of objective

Adjective

Zooming in on one portion of the United States is a great way to connect the dots and make the science more concrete and relatable.

— Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
The exterior could also be redesigned, including replacing the existing concrete walls with glass and adding lighting.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of concrete

Adjective

The reflex to regard America’s earlier representational and nationalist traditions as something to be repudiated, rather than reconsidered, is learned — not inevitable.

— Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Increasingly, representational politics feels like dusty land that’s been dried up from single-crop farming.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of representational

Adjective

McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders more easily, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Making restaurant reservations on their creator’s behalf is one of the AI assistants’ most visible use cases, especially as diners face the growing headache of navigating different apps and credit card reward tiers just to book a meal.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

The two performances at the center are broad yet naturalistic, and nobody can dispute that Harrelson and McConaughey are convincingly able to play themselves.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
The later tonal shifts from one mood to the other detract from the film’s more naturalistic vibe, and the first half is much more satisfying.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

Some trade analysts were struck by how few tangible accomplishments seemed to come from the meeting.

— MICHELLE L. PRICE, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
For Edwards, that childhood experience provided an early, tangible example of Black entrepreneurship at a time when a trip to the grocery store could also expose young people to someone who owned and operated a business serving their community.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

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