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nonabstract

adjective

Definition of nonabstractnext
1
as in realistic

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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
  • In my experience, realistic expectations are more useful than dramatic promises.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the 28-year-old who played every minute for Switzerland at this summer’s World Cup was never a realistic option, given the likely fee and salary required.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • Taken to its most extreme logic of detachment from humanity, exerting the the will into a detachment from one’s physical life—the Romans called it suicide.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The physical security industry is undergoing a structural shift.
    — Robert Messer, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • This incredulity is likely because people expect confidence in a memory’s accuracy to reflect its objective accuracy.
    — Elizabeth A. Phelps, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026
  • But that requires a common understanding of an objective reality.
    — Kenneth Michael White, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of objective
Adjective
  • For this reason, PhotoVogue remains committed to creating a more inclusive global community, providing artists with concrete and free opportunities to develop their creative vision and professional paths.
    — Rica Cerbarano, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Both trends followed Warsh's comments a few weeks ago that the Fed would be forced into action unless there are more concrete signs that inflation is easing back to the central bank's 2% target.
    — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of concrete
Adjective
  • Tellingly, not one of these standout garments is plastered with logos, cheeky text, or some representational figure (festive or otherwise).
    — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There are very real representational problems with regard to realism, phones, and internet life’s microwave instructions for rendering the literal ironic and the ironic literal.
    — M. C. Mah, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of representational
Adjective
  • If schedules clash, propose an asynchronous update and keep momentum visible.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The challenge is that modernization is not simply about adding more technology, but is about creating an operation that is more adaptable, more visible and ultimately easier for people to manage.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • The result is a twisted, naturalistic fairytale about structural realities; with the right boot-heel at one’s neck, even ostensibly life-giving forces like forests and rivers can be turned against innocent people.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s enough footage from the prior films to get you up to speed quickly, and none of the individual story arcs matter nearly as much as the larger sense that each season of human life is worthy of its own naturalistic exploration.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Quantifying the cost of disruptions — from fuel subsidies and emergency imports to lost output and idle workers — would make the case for resilience more tangible.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no tangible title on the line in this one – there’s only perception.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of tangible

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“Nonabstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabstract. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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