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as in distinction
as in subtlety
They studied every nuance conveyed in the painting.
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as in sensitivity
as in insight
She had the nuance to express delicate feelings without being melodramatic.
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Recent Examples of nuance
Even the foreign sailors—some allies, others opportunists—have nuance and complexity.
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
In one of the many nuances in the NBA’s collective-bargaining agreement, a team can extend an offer sheet for a two-way contract to a player even if that player is ineligible to sign a two-way contract with the team.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Uncertainty often pushes leaders toward oversimplification in their rush for solutions, which impacts their ability to explore the nuances of certain scenarios.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Starkey grew up on the Who’s music, even learned to play the drums alongside Moon, and knew every nuance of their catalog.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 Aug. 2025
In one of the many nuances in the NBA’s collective-bargaining agreement, a team can extend an offer sheet for a two-way contract to a player even if that player is ineligible to sign a two-way contract with the team.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 July 2025
Uncertainty often pushes leaders toward oversimplification in their rush for solutions, which impacts their ability to explore the nuances of certain scenarios.
—Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
Starkey grew up on the Who’s music, even learned to play the drums alongside Moon, and knew every nuance of their catalog.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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Food makers argue that this distinction demonstrates that titanium dioxide is not like other dyes.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
8 Aug. 2025
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This distinction arose not just from a difference in age, but from a difference in responsibility.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This desire for meaningful experiences is pushing brands to innovate, not with gimmicks, but with authenticity, cultural sensitivity, and human connection at the core.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Much like your skin, your scalp suffers from exposure, often resulting in dryness, sensitivity and an overall lack of vitality.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sugar was also used to prepare subtleties—edible sculptures made out of marzipan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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There’s a subtlety to what makes this tour so successful that really does have something to do with volume, or the appearance of it.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
13 July 2025
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The fallout between the two once-close collaborators has been simmering for some time, which Pusha offered insight into during an interview with GQ earlier this year.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Under Subbaraman, the focus is less on storage and search and more on execution and insight.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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