abstractly
Example Sentences
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The Iranian people are asking us to honor these principles — not abstractly, but concretely.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2026
Song expressed confidence about the future of stratospheric aerosols, which he refers to as “sunscreen for Earth” or, more abstractly, “Ozempic for climate change.”
From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2024
"It showed us literally, and not just abstractly, that queer alternatives are possible in our country."
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2023
Then, he transfers the pigment of the photocopy onto an abstractly painted canvas — carefully using a toothbrush to remove the paper — and then paints on architectural line drawings.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 21, 2023
When we know something well, we don’t realize how abstractly we think about it.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
