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For Dr. McGuinness, the research achieved another goal: As a dramatic example of how mathematics can solve nonabstract problems, he hopes it will help to change public perception of this field of study.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2021

Although the three repeatedly defined “narrative art” broadly as art that tells a story, what became clear during the presentation is that the museum will emphasize nonabstract illustrative works.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2019

But mainly with, and his storyless ballets have often implied characters, incidents, nonabstract situations.

From New York Times • Aug. 4, 2010

Ohio�which gave all the prizes in a major art competition to representational, nonabstract works; see ART, The Personal Touch.

From Time Magazine Archive

But I’m talking about practical, nonabstract, nontheoretical stuff over here.

From Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town by Doctorow, Cory