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as in theoretic
dealing with or expressing a quality or idea
the book deals with abstract matters such as honesty and integrity on the job as well as practical subjects such as asking for a raise
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as in impressionistic
using elements of form (as color, line, or texture) with little or no attempt at creating a realistic picture
Cubism is a style of abstract art in which natural forms are broken up into geometric shapes
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as in summary
a short statement of the main points
the scientist wrote a bare-bones abstract of his research and conclusions
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as in manifestation
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
a recent college valedictorian who's been hailed as the very abstract of what's right with today's young people
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as in to distract
to draw the attention or mind to something else
personal problems abstracted him so persistently that he struggled to keep his mind on his work
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as in to summarize
to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report)
took the 135-page report and abstracted it in three short paragraphs
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Recent Examples of abstract
Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
No abstract theory regardless of how sincerely held should impede or distract from that hideous, concrete real-world reality.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024
Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Everything from cheeky sayings to watercolor florals, nature scenes, and abstracts can be had for as little as $20, so your gallery wall is limitless.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Minervini abstracts our Civil War into the Blue fighting the distant, invisible Gray.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Other smaller details like chairs, lighting and abstract decor accentuate the contemporary look.
—Alexis Clinton, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
No abstract theory regardless of how sincerely held should impede or distract from that hideous, concrete real-world reality.
—Caroline Frost, Deadline, 24 Nov. 2024
Noun
Amaral’s large-scale abstract works free themselves from the wall and refuse any form of categorization.
—Lee Sharrock, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Everything from cheeky sayings to watercolor florals, nature scenes, and abstracts can be had for as little as $20, so your gallery wall is limitless.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Even abstracting from this important matter, his promises would add to the river of red ink.
—Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Minervini abstracts our Civil War into the Blue fighting the distant, invisible Gray.
—Armond White, National Review, 2 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstract
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People were tired and really didn’t know what to make of a movie that shifts between the points of view of the two main characters and has a subjective, impressionistic mode of storytelling.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
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There’s no saying filmmakers can’t create impressionistic portraits of famous figures, but this one drifts away so lazily that there doesn’t seem to be anything particularly pertinent to Lincoln’s legacy or impact in its making.Will Leitch, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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Below is a summary of its main terms - as detailed in a version that NPR obtained separately - and which both sides have confirmed is authentic.Willem Marx, NPR, 28 Nov. 2024
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December’s meeting coincides with the Fed’s summary of economic projections, which is when the FOMC updates analysts on its forecasts for inflation, unemployment, growth, and more.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The event, a manifestation of resilience and hope for the enduring health of our planet, was presented by Banco do Brasil, and received full support from the government of Pará.Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
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Coworkers can educate themselves on LGBTQ+ experiences and the various manifestations of bias and discrimination.Carter Brown, Sun Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Russia is distracted with Ukraine and unable — or unwilling — to devote significant military resources, while Iran and Hezbollah are still reeling from Israel’s campaign against the Lebanese militant group.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Focusing solely on a step count may also distract from the importance of other forms of physical exercise.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 4 Dec. 2024
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Buried in the thousands of pages of medical records, correspondence and memos that build the hospital’s case against Weiner is a single sheet that summarizes the dying moments of seven people.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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Grande then tried to summarize what went awry in the interview.Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But unlike the 2023 interview, the topics Welker brought up and Trump's response to them are no longer theoretical campaign promises.Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024
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Such a sweeping act of clemency covering even theoretical crimes over the course of a decade went beyond the scope of any since at least the Watergate era, when President Gerald R. Ford pardoned his disgraced predecessor, Richard M. Nixon, for any crimes even though he had not been charged.Peter Baker, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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As with the exterior, there are plenty of Tiffany Green accents, including on the headliner, which features an outline of the Yas Marina circuit where the Abu Dhabi GP is held.Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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The steel support along the bottom acts as an outline of sorts, creating a fun visual when caught from a neighboring room.Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The image in the posts is from December 2016.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the image, Santa wears a jacket that has stars and pants colored in stripes.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Abstract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstract. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.
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