NONABSTRACT Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

nonabstract

adjective

Definition of nonabstract

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

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Adjective

Hoyer will be under the gun again to make the Cubs a realistic championship contender, but apparently only from fans since Chairman Tom Ricketts appears satisfied with the status quo.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
Someone pursuing a major objective must define what completion requires, identify deliverables, determine dependencies, estimate resources, build a realistic schedule and monitor progress.

— Desiree’ Stapleton, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of realistic

Adjective

As on Does Spring Hide Its Joy, the question of who is making what sound—of what physical processes generated the music that now floats from a pair of headphones—loses its charge within a few minutes.

— Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
The acquisition adds expertise in developing AI systems that allow robots to understand their environments and perform physical tasks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of physical

Adjective

The credentialing process itself is objective and requires a security clearance and some other criteria be met that are objective, that have nothing to do with the content or viewpoint of reporting.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026
Unifying early creative and planning phases with advanced analytics ensures downstream execution is driven by objective market signals rather than isolated guessing.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of objective

Adjective

Use clear, concise, concrete, coherent, complete, correct, and courteous language.

— Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026
The motorcycle hit the back of another vehicle and then hit a concrete wall divider, throwing the rider off the bike.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of concrete

Adjective

This literally cataclysmic[6] event was preceded by algebraic computations that were never just representational, as might be more the case for geometry, but were from the outset proactive.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026
The reflex to regard America’s earlier representational and nationalist traditions as something to be repudiated, rather than reconsidered, is learned — not inevitable.

— Frank Porcu, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of representational

Adjective

The newly visible openings could offer clues about that arrangement, but the company has not explained their function.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
The finding underscores why brands need to be visible across different AI platforms this holiday season.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of visible

Adjective

Oakley also brings a welcome naturalistic feel to a script by Diana Reid, with a strong sense of nature itself but also the reality of economic hardship — or what stands for economic hardship in an Austen novel.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
There is a naturalistic aesthetic to the film, augmented by the locations, the costumes and the hair and makeup design.

— Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of naturalistic

Adjective

The Jets also need to show tangible progress before the season ends.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
The textbook was one of many artifacts that revealed just how much research went into Christie’s work — and tangible proof that the author had a deep understanding of medications and deadly chemical concoctions, Rowland said.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026

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