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

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Adjective

Be sure to give the full picture of everything on your plate, along with realistic estimates of how long projects will take.

— Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Underwriting deals at realistic pricing and verifying insurability before acquisition were among the recommendations cited in the report for investors operating in markets with elevated carrying costs.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

The task force points out that the physical environment and forces of nature can affect drones’ performance disproportionately.

— Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
In a handwritten criminal complaint, Patty’s ex-wife described a disturbing physical altercation that allegedly left her with a swollen arm, neck pain and a bump on her head.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

Definition of physical

Adjective

The hearing follows a White House report that argued the Smithsonian Institution had abandoned objective scholarship in favor of progressive activism.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 21 July 2026
The 50mm objective lenses are the benchmark for stargazing binoculars and are able to deliver bright views of the night sky.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of objective

Adjective

Since then, three more Manhattan office conversion projects have been ordered to partially pause or halt construction this month over issues ranging from missing paperwork to cracks in concrete beams.

— Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The witness said Richardson’s vehicle was failing to stay in the proper lane and was getting close to a concrete median, according to the affidavit.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of concrete

Adjective

Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the show was celebrated for its representational milestones both in front and behind the camera for the entirety of its three season run.

— Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The Semiquincentennial Commission was conjured into being by Congress back in 2016, during that long-ago summer when the Democratic Party was convening in Philadelphia and the succession of one form of representational liberalism to another seemed pretty well secure.

— Christopher Hooks, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

Definition of representational

Adjective

Outside the path of totality, a deep partial solar eclipse will be visible across much of Europe shortly before sunset, while northeastern North America sees a shallow partial eclipse during the afternoon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
There will be visible signs of this construction project near the stadium, but TxDot officials do not anticipate road closures.

— Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026
For as dutifully naturalistic as the setups are, the film occasionally takes on the feel of a stage play, where its latticework of accents, syntaxes, and acting styles are allowed to accentuate something other than strict verisimilitude.

— Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

Speculation around Tarik Skubal — even if tangible talks still seem quiet — is dominating the sport’s news cycle.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Bobbing his head to the music, the 29-year-old said standing where King once marched made his legacy feel tangible.

— Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

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