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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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On Thursday, Hutchinson was asked how realistic a return would’ve been.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Shutting down all gas plants isn’t realistic, at least not yet; even California still depends on gas for one-third of its electricity.—
Sammy Roth,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Thanks to therapy and physical rehab, Foxx has come a long way since then.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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It's been a season where physical strength and unwavering loyalty have held more weight than the deception and betrayal commonly found in previous seasons of the long-running reality competition show.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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The idea that there are no objective facts, only perceptions, has gained currency in recent decades.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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In this reality, truth becomes less about objective absolutes and more about process.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Did former students get sick? Several people — from health and school officials to parents and teachers — have heard anecdotes about former students getting cancer after leaving Warren Hills, but say there’s nothing concrete at this point.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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Investors should monitor closely for concrete improvements in revenue patterns and updates on Moderna’s pipeline development before considering this rebound as anything more than a short-term occurrence.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Since Russian and Ukrainian delegations met in Turkey earlier this month for their first direct talks in three years, a large prisoner exchange has been the only tangible outcome, but negotiations have brought no significant breakthrough.—
Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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By co-creating these processes, organizations ensure that predictions align with strategic goals and lead to tangible action.—
Zohar Bronfman,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The cinematic style is naturalistic and conventional, except for what happens at the 45-minute mark.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 May 2025
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The actors likewise tow a line between the naturalistic and surreal, maintaining poker faces at each point on that continuum.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Danielle McKinney’s 2023 figurative painting Stand Still surged to a hammer price of $220,000, more than five times its $40,000 estimate—following competitive bidding between multiple Sotheby’s specialists on the phone.—
Robb Report,
Robb Report,
18 May 2025
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Alaska’s history as a literal and figurative bridge between not only the Americas and Asia but also between Europe and Asia will gain prominence with climate change.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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What makes this easier to pull off is the fact that MLM outfits don’t have the kind of central, visible leader the public associates with many higher-profile schemes—no Sam Bankman-Fried or Bernie Madoff or Elizabeth Holmes.—
Lora Kelley,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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If any visible moisture remains after cleaning, wipe the entire unit, especially the blades, with a dry towel.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 May 2025
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“Nonabstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonabstract. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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