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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 this view, aggressive development with minimal new constraints is presented as the only realistic strategy to prevent hostile foreign powers from dominating advanced AI.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The most realistic outcome in Iran may be an unresolved stalemate.
    — NADIA SCHADLOW, Foreign Affairs, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of realistic
Adjective
  • In past crises, these mediators had little of their own physical infrastructure or revenue on the line.
    — Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The garments were manipulated, like glove puppets, by physical dancers who were rendered invisible by a green screen.
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of physical
Adjective
  • Courts can also review objective legal questions, such as whether the evidence was sufficient — as Clancy’s lawyer is now asking the judge to do.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Residents will have a chance to weigh in Saturday during a community meeting for the downtown Lincoln master plan and its objective design and development standards.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of objective
Adjective
  • Zooming in on one portion of the United States is a great way to connect the dots and make the science more concrete and relatable.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The exterior could also be redesigned, including replacing the existing concrete walls with glass and adding lighting.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of concrete
Adjective
  • Increasingly, representational politics feels like dusty land that’s been dried up from single-crop farming.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of representational
Adjective
  • McDonald’s said the restaurant modernizations include lockers to handle delivery orders more easily, more visible coffee preparation areas to enhance quality perceptions, bigger play areas and improved kitchen layouts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Making restaurant reservations on their creator’s behalf is one of the AI assistants’ most visible use cases, especially as diners face the growing headache of navigating different apps and credit card reward tiers just to book a meal.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of visible
Adjective
  • Rey’s directing style keeps the spirit of Mumblecore cinema while bringing it into the immediate present, injecting subtle political commentary into naturalistic scenes.
    — Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The later tonal shifts from one mood to the other detract from the film’s more naturalistic vibe, and the first half is much more satisfying.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of naturalistic
Adjective
  • Her compositions aim to depict a feeling rather than something tangible, with a driving force derived from Surrealism and fueled by imagination and a passion for creation.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • This is not surprising, because diesel is the economy's single most universal tangible input, said David Russell, global head of market strategy at TradeStation Group.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of tangible

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“Nonabstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabstract. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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