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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a nuanced, shaded representation of a hot-button issue that is too often depicted in black and white
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as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
a sauce with a nuanced lemon flavor that doesn't overwhelm the taste of the fish
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These challenges demand a more nuanced policy approach.
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James McClure, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
China has more to lose than its peers demanding a more nuanced approach.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Instead, with Shayan’s abundance of authentic insights and the nuanced guidance of director Moritz von Stuelpnagel, audiences are in for a dose of radical empathy.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
First, climate activists indeed need to be more careful and nuanced in their messaging.
—Jerel Ezell, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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James McClure, Fortune Europe, 28 Oct. 2024
China has more to lose than its peers demanding a more nuanced approach.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
Instead, with Shayan’s abundance of authentic insights and the nuanced guidance of director Moritz von Stuelpnagel, audiences are in for a dose of radical empathy.
—Lisa Kennedy, The Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2024
First, climate activists indeed need to be more careful and nuanced in their messaging.
—Jerel Ezell, TIME, 16 Oct. 2024
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Yet equally impactful, though often overlooked, are the subtle, everyday micro-decisions that shape the quality and longevity of a relationship.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Jolie complemented her new red carpet look with drop earrings, bold red lipstick and subtle eye makeup, with just a dash of eyeshadow and black eyeliner.Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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The iconic singer and artist showed up at the Shell Energy Stadium to share an endorsement of Harris in an exquisite number by Wardrobe.NYC.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Oct. 2024
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There’s a movie theater, a game room, a massive wine cellar, an office, and a gym, plus outdoor amenities like a swimming pool, elegant gardens, ponds, and exquisite equestrian facilities.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Try a delicate sock (like this or this) for romantic contrast.Jane Herman, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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But most notable is the mole, a blend of nearly 30 ingredients that result in a delicate, slightly sweet sauce with hints of plantain, sesame, and chilhuacle pepper.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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These accessories gave it a relaxed yet elegant touch, fusing the casual boho essence with a modern and minimalist touch thanks to the absence of color and the layering game.Teresa Romero Martínez, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2024
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It is powered by a manually wound movement to keep the timepiece slimmer and more elegant on the wrist.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2024
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Sleep disturbances can also cause heightened anxiety, which creates a nice little feedback loop that starts with a sleep-tracking app and ends with looking like that meme of DW from Arthur with tired eyes.Daisy Jones, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
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Justin Spitzer is the nice guy’s Armando Iannucci — which is to say that if the Superstore and American Auto showrunner’s work were 25 percent angrier and 75 percent more profane, perhaps more attention would be paid to his ever-expanding resumé of comic critiques of eroding institutions.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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