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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
In classic research published in The Journal of Psychotherapy Practice and Research, the authors conducted a conceptual and clinical review, combining key psychodynamic theories to develop a framework for understanding trauma reenactments.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But final costs are unclear, as the initiative is currently in the conceptual stage.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
Actresses, reality stars, conceptual artists, fashion designers, stylists, curators and R&B icons came together to celebrate the 95-year-old museum.
—Sandra E. Garcia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Awe emerges from encounters with vastness — whether physical, conceptual, or moral — that challenge our existing mental frameworks.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
But final costs are unclear, as the initiative is currently in the conceptual stage.
—Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2025
Actresses, reality stars, conceptual artists, fashion designers, stylists, curators and R&B icons came together to celebrate the 95-year-old museum.
—Sandra E. Garcia, New York Times, 21 May 2025
Awe emerges from encounters with vastness — whether physical, conceptual, or moral — that challenge our existing mental frameworks.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceptual
Adjective
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My expertise in information technology over a 30-year journey often requires an immersion of innovative technologies, such as AI, to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical application.—
Deanna Laster,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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And the consequences of those delays were not theoretical.—
Dr. Shelley Sella,
Time,
11 June 2025
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Shauna speaks with Jackie all the time, but this was sort of a new metaphysical space for the show.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Cage’s haunted delivery, contrasting powerfully with Knell’s anxious, terrified giggling, gives the scene a metaphysical kick.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 May 2025
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Creating Case Studies That Showcase the Best Solution to Complex Problems Case studies transform abstract metrics into compelling narratives demonstrating your solution’s effectiveness.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Pramuk composed the songs of Hymnal in collaboration with the Sonar Quartett, using her dance chops to reconfigure the ensemble’s cascading strings into abstract rhythms.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 June 2025
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“Conceptual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceptual. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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