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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
The end of the Cold War produced a rush of work seeking to assess new political, archival, and conceptual openings.
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Buyers are still looking for the most commercial pieces, without taking the whole range or more conceptual looks.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Their dexterity in formal skills is matched by their conceptual prowess.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Beverly Gage, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
The Sacramento County Recreation and Park Commission’s four members were tasked Thursday with reviewing the conceptual plan.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 1 Mar. 2025
Buyers are still looking for the most commercial pieces, without taking the whole range or more conceptual looks.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
Their dexterity in formal skills is matched by their conceptual prowess.
—Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
Adjective
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This isn’t just theoretical—Ben & Jerry’s founders have openly discussed buying back the brand from Unilever.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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The best theoretical fit thus far is known as the Lambda CDM model, which incorporates both a weakly interacting cold dark matter and dark energy.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Beckett reminds us of the metaphysical vastness that the stage can contain.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2025
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Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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Facts and figures alone fail to inspire, but stories humanize data, making abstract concepts relatable and emotionally engaging.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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He is known for his colorful blend of Eastern and Western painting styles, abstract sculptures and ink paintings.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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