as in general
relating to the main elements and not to specific details
his criticism of the picture is fairly nonspecific, but he clearly doesn't like it
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Recent Examples of nonspecific
This is a nonspecific sign of inflammation, and it might be slightly elevated in hidradenitis suppurativa.
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William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
In many healthy adults, pertussis may be limited to a lingering cough, while older children may only show nonspecific symptoms, such as a runny nose and a cough, Muñoz adds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonspecific
William Truswell, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2025
Vague, nonspecific, and non memorable.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
The symptoms are nonspecific, and there is no formal diagnosis or method to reach a diagnosis.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 11 Oct. 2024
In many healthy adults, pertussis may be limited to a lingering cough, while older children may only show nonspecific symptoms, such as a runny nose and a cough, Muñoz adds.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonspecific
Adjective
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Indeed, a 2019 study by the Happiness Research Institute found that 73 percent of people who are happy with their homes also are happier in general.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Shortly after the Legislature recessed, Sanders declined to rule out calling a special session to consider further cutting state income taxes after the end of fiscal 2025 on June 30 based on state general revenue tax collections.—
Josh Snyder,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Kidd’s financial contribution will be relatively small in Premier League terms and there will be no change to the overall ownership or day-to-day running of Everton.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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The stunning fall followed a dramatic weekend that began with many predicting that he would likely be selected in the first round along with teammate Travis Hunter, who was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the second overall pick.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the broader impact of the administration's funding pause remains unclear, the escalating battle has brought many of the university's key research projects, including studies on Alzheimer's disease and cancer treatment, to a halt.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Opt for an oil-free, noncomedogenic sunscreen with broad spectrum protection.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jared Weiss of The Athletic shared via X. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quite vague when discussing the possibility of Garland suiting up for Game 4.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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For now, the language in the president’s executive order was fairly vague.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Nonspecific.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonspecific. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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