as in abstract
using elements of form (as color, line, or texture) with little or no attempt at creating a realistic picture a nonrealistic rendering of the chaos and destruction wreaked by war

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Recent Examples of nonrealistic In keeping with Welles, Coen adopts a nonrealistic approach to the setting. Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
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abstract
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  • Earlier tests measured relatively abstract capabilities on reasoning puzzles and exam-style questions.
    Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This space by Bunsa Studio features a bold, abstract Svensk-Tenn pattern with a deep brown ground and vibrant pattern that easily hides spills and stains.
    Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025

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“Nonrealistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonrealistic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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