as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
to a people who have lived under one dictatorship after another, democracy and freedom are mere abstractions
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Recent Examples of abstraction
Jo Baer, an admired painter who exchanged the severe abstraction that made her name for a heady mix of dream imagery and deep historical references, died on Tuesday at her home in Amsterdam.
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Will Heinrich, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2025
At a certain point, Gemma had to become more than an abstraction, and that very much happens here.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The brand’s floral patterns symbolize joy, beauty and the timeless love of bold abstraction in an era of quiet luxury.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
American techno-fascism is no longer a philosophical abstraction for Silicon Valley to tinker with, in the vein of intermittent fasting or therapeutic ketamine doses.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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Will Heinrich, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2025
At a certain point, Gemma had to become more than an abstraction, and that very much happens here.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025
The brand’s floral patterns symbolize joy, beauty and the timeless love of bold abstraction in an era of quiet luxury.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
American techno-fascism is no longer a philosophical abstraction for Silicon Valley to tinker with, in the vein of intermittent fasting or therapeutic ketamine doses.
—Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstraction
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Then Sterling did some less effective things and got suspended anyway, so that mad idea was, at least, parked for the time being.—
Amy Lawrence,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The collections were strong, elevated, and full of excitement with lots of fresh and new ideas.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by artificial general intelligence (AGI) concepts, these systems will predict failures, reconfigure workflows and autonomously balance efficiency with sustainability, unlocking new levels of resilience in asset-intensive industries.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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His meticulous approach includes researching academic papers to grasp complex connotations of traditional Chinese concepts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2025
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Successful organizations track engagement rates, ROI and the life cycle of ideas, from conception to implementation.—
Ludwig Melik,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The full-service company will look to take film and TV projects from conception through to delivery.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2025
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The implementation was much delayed due to a whole slew of factors, from states opposing the very notion to later delays caused by the pandemic to the usual governmental slowness.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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In a sworn legal declaration, Flick claimed that DOGE officials arrived at SSA with preconceived notions of widespread fraud, despite no evidence to support such claims.—
Dan Cody,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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National college basketball writers have shared their thoughts about the Jayhawks and their chances against the Razorbacks and in the tournament.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
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Liberals and conservatives reported having negative thoughts when asked about his podcast, according to a recent California poll.—
Lia Russell,
Sacramento Bee,
18 Mar. 2025
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It’s been six years since Leaving Neverland left an indelible impression on Michael Jackson’s legacy.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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The late Queen Elizabeth had many enviable talents, including impressions of some of the world's most recognizable figures.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Abstraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstraction. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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