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

So for younger consumers especially, a tote or backpack is a far more realistic first step into the brand than a signifant luggage investment piece.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Its most realistic hazards remain localized hydrothermal explosions, earthquakes, and the remote possibility of a smaller volcanic eruption.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

But the curve seems to settle at around 33, where even the most experienced of centre-backs lose appeal due to a drop-off in their physical capabilities and pace.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Businesses and nonprofits may borrow up to $2 million to cover physical damages and may also qualify for loans to help cover financial losses resulting from the bad weather.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of physical

Adjective

Several conditions produce dynamic disability, and each has objective diagnostic criteria.

— Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
When the work environment shifts in ways that make objective judgment harder to offer, that intertwining starts to come apart.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of objective

Adjective

There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Pakistan has expressed optimism that Washington and Tehran could reach an accord, but Torres said markets were still waiting for concrete progress.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Aug. 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

However, in the case of the sun, the effect isn’t usually visible because of its massive size.

— Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Protecting pilot vision A nuclear weapon produces an intense burst of thermal and visible light within fractions of a second after detonation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

Rubin sets the tone with a lead turn that’s perky but not quirky, expansively emotional but not mopey, and the rest of the cast similarly pitch their performances somewhere just north of naturalistic but south of soapy.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

These successful firms prioritize solving specific business problems with AI, measuring success in tangible metrics like productivity or customer satisfaction, rather than simply deploying the technology.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The show that wins could gain more confidence to pursue MAGA — which could have a tangible impact on the elections (and, yes, drive Trump even crazier).

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

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