as in theoretical
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
conceptual thinking is often the most demanding kind of mental activity
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Recent Examples of conceptual
The two exhibitions add to the current constellation of shows by Black abstract and conceptual artists in Alvarez’s orbit — some who have influenced her and others who have been inspired by her.
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Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The exhibition revolves around the concept of shadow as both a visual and conceptual device.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 14 May 2025
All artists who apply must demonstrate strong visual and conceptual skills; a desire to build community; demonstrate an ability to execute the project in a timely fashion; and be willing to incorporate feedback on aspects of their design.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Production and Future Outlook The AI Pro has progressed beyond the conceptual stage, with prototypes manufactured by Global Foundries in Dresden.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Elly Fishman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The exhibition revolves around the concept of shadow as both a visual and conceptual device.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 14 May 2025
All artists who apply must demonstrate strong visual and conceptual skills; a desire to build community; demonstrate an ability to execute the project in a timely fashion; and be willing to incorporate feedback on aspects of their design.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 May 2025
Production and Future Outlook The AI Pro has progressed beyond the conceptual stage, with prototypes manufactured by Global Foundries in Dresden.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
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With a degree in theoretical mathematics and geophysical fluid dynamics, Kapnick saw herself as uniquely positioned to take on that challenge.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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This recent study, which does just that, studied two theoretical Population III stars: one 13 times as massive as the sun, and one 200 times as massive.—
Robin George Andrews,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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The Hormone Monsters were soon joined by a full menagerie of metaphysical beings, from the Shame Wizard (David Thewlis) to the Depression Kitty (Jean Smart) to the Anxiety Mosquito (Maria Bamford).—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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These abstract compositions at times appear to coalesce into visual language systems—in Dream, 2024, for example, repeating geometric motifs suggest the formation of glyphs—thereby establishing an intimate dialogue between mother and daughter that transcends delineations of space and time.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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This confirmation turns what might seem like abstract statistics into something very real.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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