armchair

adjective

Definition of armchairnext
as in theoretic

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Recent Examples of armchair January 1 Kick off the New Year with an armchair trip to Austria, where the Vienna Philharmonic will present its annual New Year’s Day concert in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein for the first time without an audience. — Ariana Marsh, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 Jan. 2021 The New York Times picked up the story and put it on the front page – an indication of how armchair analysis could be as telling as dispatches from the ground. — Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 10 Aug. 2020 Marsha Music has started calling herself an armchair revolutionary. — Nancy Kaffer, Detroit Free Press, 7 June 2020 With billions of people grounded because of the coronavirus pandemic, armchair travel has never been more important, especially for parents hoping to capture their kids’ attention and imagination. — Sarah Firshein, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for armchair
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  1. theoretical
  2. academic
  3. abstract
Adjective
  • This isn’t just theoretical—Ben & Jerry’s founders have openly discussed buying back the brand from Unilever.
    — Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For them, a theoretical risk has already become an all too personal one.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of theoretical
Adjective
  • The Myth of Looking Outward A fourth pervasive myth is the belief that the best innovation comes from looking outward: at competitors, industry trends, or academic theories.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • There was a risk that such a single-minded pursuit of so difficult a problem could hurt her academic career, but Späth dedicated all her time to it anyway.
    — Leila Sloman, WIRED, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of academic
Adjective
  • Facts and figures alone fail to inspire, but stories humanize data, making abstract concepts relatable and emotionally engaging.
    — Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • He is known for his colorful blend of Eastern and Western painting styles, abstract sculptures and ink paintings.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of abstract

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