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
Numerous painters in the first half of the 20th century pondered the question of sonic abstraction as a guide to making unprecedented art, proposing a wide variety of abstract rhythms of shape and color.
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Math should be thought of as a dialog between the two: between reason and instinct, between language and abstraction.
—Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The staggered arrangement of the structures helps to define the various thematic areas of the exhibition, which begins with Baj’s early gestural abstraction, then his larval anthropomorphic figures and his iconic characters such as the Generals and the Ladies.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Roots of the New York School: The Foundations of American Modernism is a madly didactic abstraction that looks further back in time to artists and collectors like Duchamp, Rothko, Betty Parsons, Peggy Guggenheim, and Lee Krasner.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Math should be thought of as a dialog between the two: between reason and instinct, between language and abstraction.
—Kelsey Houston-Edwards, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
The staggered arrangement of the structures helps to define the various thematic areas of the exhibition, which begins with Baj’s early gestural abstraction, then his larval anthropomorphic figures and his iconic characters such as the Generals and the Ladies.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Roots of the New York School: The Foundations of American Modernism is a madly didactic abstraction that looks further back in time to artists and collectors like Duchamp, Rothko, Betty Parsons, Peggy Guggenheim, and Lee Krasner.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abstraction
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Adams reacted quickly and made Fernandes rethink his ideas.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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By focusing on testing a few small ideas and being flexible enough to adjust when necessary, companies can achieve strong results.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s an essential connection between the concepts of trust, followership, and authenticity.Jack McCullough, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The importance of age as a powerful marker of authority — a principle that derives from the influence of Confucianism in Korean society — is vividly on display as junior officers and rank-and-file soldiers are caught, sometimes tragically, between these concepts and their duty to the nation.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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There has also simply been less scientific inquiry dedicated to other methods of conception since the emergence of IVF in 1978.Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ananda in the Himalayas recognized that approximately one in sic women worldwide planning conception experience infertility, and has launched 14- and 21-day Fertility Enhancement programs rooted in Ayurveda, Chinese medicine, and transpersonal psychology.Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
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And the notion of giving raw milk to any of them for the purpose of preventing things like asthma or any other reason is misguided.Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Pew Research indicates that today’s younger generations are more ethnically diverse than ever, suggesting that their values and perceptions of leadership may differ significantly from outdated notions.Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone impacted by this tragedy during this incredibly difficult time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Nurture their confidence Encourage your Capricorn child to express themselves and communicate their thoughts and feelings.Fiona Tapp, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
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Hailey Bieber’s new Rhode Barrier Butter seems to be making quite the impression, solidifying itself as a best-seller in her edited skin-care range (there are just five products, after all).Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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These recipes were often simple enough to save time for the main event but always delicious enough to leave a lasting impression.Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Abstraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abstraction. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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