as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
Digestive symptoms are often nonspecific and can be caused by various conditions.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
Early symptoms are often nonspecific and could be attributed to other conditions.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
In its place, there is only nonspecific pablum about the power of community.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The ballot language was nonspecific on how the money raised would be spent and did not specify that a big chunk of it would be used to build a 250-bed jail estimated to cost between $150 million to $250 million.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nonspecific
Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 May 2025
Early symptoms are often nonspecific and could be attributed to other conditions.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Apr. 2025
In its place, there is only nonspecific pablum about the power of community.
—Constance Grady, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The ballot language was nonspecific on how the money raised would be spent and did not specify that a big chunk of it would be used to build a 250-bed jail estimated to cost between $150 million to $250 million.
—Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Voters will choose a new Ward 4 council member on Aug. 12, and the challenges surrounding both Kimball Court and the general Snelling-University area have crept into campaign discussions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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More Black people are turning to the keto lifestyle as a way to take control of their health, energy, and overall well-being.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Major Mistakes Around Culture And Values In M&A Deals • Ignoring or underestimating inaccurate rumors and gossip—these are highly detrimental to overall organizational and individual morale.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That’s been based on high hopes for hardware with the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, and a belief by some analysts that this is an entertainment category resistant to broader economic downturns.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
10 July 2025
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But this moment calls for a broader conversation, because wages are only one part of the economic equation.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Stories come to life only through concrete, sensory details, but my father only spoke in vague and abstract terms.—
Margot Singer
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Though vague, Galvin said case law suggests reasonable means that the rules are consistent with the culture and character of the type of community.—
Nora O’Neill
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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