1
as in distinction
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as in sensitivity
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Recent Examples of nuance
Chicago Tribune There is nuance in what the EPA did
The EPA plans to scrap limits on three types of PFAS, some of which are less well known.
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Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Beyond the pajama placement, Cameron has picked up on many cultural nuances in the UK.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
And Mara's beautiful adaptation really brought some of the nuances to life in a newer form.
—Ebonie Walker, Refinery29, 12 May 2025
That balance has helped Flannery find a nuance in showing the ridiculous ego, say, of Kelvin’s (Adam Devine) sequined suit, while also using those silver sparkles to set off his coming out speech at the Top Christ Following Man of the Year competition.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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Michael Phillis, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Beyond the pajama placement, Cameron has picked up on many cultural nuances in the UK.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
And Mara's beautiful adaptation really brought some of the nuances to life in a newer form.
—Ebonie Walker, Refinery29, 12 May 2025
That balance has helped Flannery find a nuance in showing the ridiculous ego, say, of Kelvin’s (Adam Devine) sequined suit, while also using those silver sparkles to set off his coming out speech at the Top Christ Following Man of the Year competition.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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This distinction is more urgent than ever as AI makes surface-level content alarmingly easy to produce.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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That distinction unequivocally belongs to Scheffler, who revealed why that is the case after his PGA Championship victory.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
Noun
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In one analysis, participants who slept less than six hours for several nights experienced hormonal changes that increased appetite, decreased insulin sensitivity and elevated cortisol levels (the stress hormone that, in excess, can impair immunity and gut function).—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Common effects include nausea, vomiting and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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On fashion’s most theatrical night, Khan’s look achieved its impact through its (relative) subtlety.—
Manglien Gangte,
Vogue,
6 May 2025
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The people who insist on making sense speak in small, prim voices, trusting their listeners to understand subtleties of tone.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
Noun
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After completing a cleaning cycle, users receive a 2D map of the pool’s layout and cleaning paths, offering insights into the areas covered.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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That kind of clarity – knowing what matters, and acting on it – demands both insight and courage.—
Eric Mosley,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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