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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
Ingo Maurer continues its conceptual play with designs that blur the line between function and fantasy, and Artemide pushes boundaries with collaborations spanning SOM Studio and Herzog & de Meuron.
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But nine months in, except for releasing broad, conceptual artists’ renderings to neighborhood groups, HP Village — rebranded last year at The Village Collection — has yet to submit even preliminary plans to City Hall or the City Plan Commission.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Unlike regular magazines, Billboard Artist is a large-format, unbound conceptual edition where each page feels like a collectible poster.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
With his extraordinary series of books prefiguring the rockets and robots that could set the stage for the human exploration and transformation of Mars, Zubrin is widely considered the supreme conceptual creator of a future Eden-like New World on Mars.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
But nine months in, except for releasing broad, conceptual artists’ renderings to neighborhood groups, HP Village — rebranded last year at The Village Collection — has yet to submit even preliminary plans to City Hall or the City Plan Commission.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
Unlike regular magazines, Billboard Artist is a large-format, unbound conceptual edition where each page feels like a collectible poster.
—Billboard Korea, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025
With his extraordinary series of books prefiguring the rockets and robots that could set the stage for the human exploration and transformation of Mars, Zubrin is widely considered the supreme conceptual creator of a future Eden-like New World on Mars.
—Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
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Google leverages the theoretical power of generative AI to give Gemini access to data across multiple apps.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 Apr. 2025
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Over the ensuing fifteen years, publications about the theoretical or methodological implications of computer vision for the study of art have proliferated, generating an extensive discourse about its potentials.—
Sonja Drimmer,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2025
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Magic Market Step into a world of magic and wonder at the Magic Market, where 75 vendors await with everything from mystical, metaphysical products and tarot readings to vintage treasures, witchy supplies, and plants.—
Holly Alvarado,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2025
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To the north is Vulcan’s Forge, Russell’s custom jewelry operation; to the south is Aquarius, a new-age metaphysical store owned by Barbara.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2025
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The stain-resistant rug features abstract, geometric patterns and varying shades of beige for a neutral, polished look.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Effective behavior change campaigns use storytelling to make abstract concepts relatable, turning passive awareness into active participation.—
Jacquelyn LaMar Berney,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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