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

The opportunity to earn an illiquidity premium has value only when it is matched with realistic cash-flow planning, appropriate reserve levels and a clear understanding of investor time horizons.

— Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Featuring a competitive ranking system and Discord integration, the competitive Fortnite platform simulates realistic FNCS endgames.

— Matt Minton, Variety, 22 July 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

Some in anthropology take this further, describing houses and homes as social and symbolic spaces rather than merely physical structures.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
This was a different era, when most teams at that level would have played direct, physical football.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 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

The building appears to be still in the framing stage with workers making adjustments to the concrete pylons as cars zip past.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Wednesday's press conference provided little new concrete information about the case but appeared to be part of an effort to spur faster action from law enforcement.

— Elise Gregg, NPR, 22 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

The 30-minute video posted by Pfister of the Zimmerman’s Meat Market incident from earlier this year shows him, his wife, Pam, and another man holding their cameras to the deli’s front window, capturing what was visible inside.

— Kyung Lah, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
No blood was visible, but one area glowed after being sprayed with Bluestar.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

Cinematographer David Bauer’s nimble-footed lensing and use of natural light does indeed hark back considerably to the look of those Dogme 95 movies back in the day, as does the naturalistic editing style deployed by Louis Emil Ramm Seeberg.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
From our patio, a path takes you through naturalistic plantings under an arch that would act as a threshold to a vine maple against the far fence.

— Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

Ready to take your inspiration and turn it into something tangible?

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 19 July 2026
The authorization of the bonds will authorize the City to maintain tangible property tax rates sufficient to pay the interest and principal on the bonds until fully paid.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026

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