ˈnuːˌɑːns,
British ˈnjuːˌɑːns
plural nuances
: a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc.
nuances [=shades] of color/meaning
He listened to the subtle nuances in the song.
a poem of little depth and nuance
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nuance. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.
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