nonabstract

adjective

Definition of nonabstractnext
1
as in realistic

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2
as in physical

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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
  1. realistic
  2. physical
  3. objective
  4. concrete
  5. representational
  6. visible
  7. naturalistic
  8. tangible
Adjective
  • Hoyer will be under the gun again to make the Cubs a realistic championship contender, but apparently only from fans since Chairman Tom Ricketts appears satisfied with the status quo.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Someone pursuing a major objective must define what completion requires, identify deliverables, determine dependencies, estimate resources, build a realistic schedule and monitor progress.
    — Desiree’ Stapleton, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • As on Does Spring Hide Its Joy, the question of who is making what sound—of what physical processes generated the music that now floats from a pair of headphones—loses its charge within a few minutes.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The acquisition adds expertise in developing AI systems that allow robots to understand their environments and perform physical tasks.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • The credentialing process itself is objective and requires a security clearance and some other criteria be met that are objective, that have nothing to do with the content or viewpoint of reporting.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Unifying early creative and planning phases with advanced analytics ensures downstream execution is driven by objective market signals rather than isolated guessing.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of objective
Adjective
  • Use clear, concise, concrete, coherent, complete, correct, and courteous language.
    — Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The motorcycle hit the back of another vehicle and then hit a concrete wall divider, throwing the rider off the bike.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of concrete
Adjective
  • Tyler and Materson work with representational directness in the opposite register from Green.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • This literally cataclysmic[6] event was preceded by algebraic computations that were never just representational, as might be more the case for geometry, but were from the outset proactive.
    — Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of representational
Adjective
  • The newly visible openings could offer clues about that arrangement, but the company has not explained their function.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The finding underscores why brands need to be visible across different AI platforms this holiday season.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • The concrete and glass residence is tucked into a naturalistic landscape.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The effect is highly corporeal, a naturalistic confrontation with the immediacy of death.
    — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • These moonshot projects emphasize nonlinear, long-term scientific advancement, often without a specific cure or even a tangible goal in mind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • For Lindley, the discovery also puts a tangible piece of the 1836 battle into the hands of modern-day archaeologists.
    — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Nonabstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabstract. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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