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as in realistic
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Recent Examples of nonabstract
In New York City, these economic consequences tend to be nonabstract.
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Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
Holman W. Jenkins, WSJ, 12 Oct. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonabstract
Adjective
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Given Detroit’s position atop the East, the possibility of seeking to just improve along the margins is realistic, especially considering the financial flexibility the team is looking to maintain this offseason.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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All that is required is for the backbone of the Revolutionary Guards to break—and this is not a fantasy, but a realistic possibility.—
Shahrnush Parsipur,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Harald’s physical health has deteriorated in recent years, requiring Haakon to act as regent on occasion.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Greenland’s Sermitsiaq reported that Poirier had arrived Friday along with Canada’s delegation, but said the consul doesn’t yet have a physical consulate.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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McMahon’s rise is built on her own expertise and charisma, but may also indicate a widespread desire for a trusted teacher who can offer objective context and historical background in turbulent times.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
4 Feb. 2026
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But when things go wrong or when an administration encourages ICE agents to push legal boundaries, an objective record becomes essential to holding those in power accountable.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Speak and be concrete about needs, because clear words bridge gaps with siblings, neighbors, classmates, or co-workers.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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The small room had a concrete floor, no beds, no chairs and an open toilet.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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As that might lead you to expect, there’s not much to be wildly enthused about here, past the representational plane.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Measurements of representational similarity invariably involve a host of experimental choices that can affect the outcome.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The less cerebral side of life is visible just across the street.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just as people instinctively adjust their touch when another person pulls away, visible feedback from machines could help guide behavior and reduce unintentional damage.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Though naturalistic and individualized portraits have often been celebrated as a triumph of early Italian masters, this portrait was painted some 1,200 years earlier, in the 1st century AD.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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Denim brand Ossou has practically perfected the naturalistic look with their array of earthy washes.—
Rosie Jarman,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And artwork that responds to and reflects social movements can be a tangible community-building force itself, artists say.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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So, too, did this orientation to detail deepen those less tangible matters simmering behind the portrait subjects’ eyes and in their aura.—
Zoë Hopkins,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Nonabstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabstract. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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