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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
That nuance also matters for how families approach treatment.
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Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
That nuance is the story most viral posts skip.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
And that’s depth, that’s the context and the nuance.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Firth is chilling, pushing his stern, fiercely intelligent demeanor in increasingly sinister directions and bringing nuance and gravity to the lengths Scanlon will go to fulfill his mandate, whatever the cost.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
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Angela Haupt, Time, 11 June 2026
That nuance is the story most viral posts skip.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
And that’s depth, that’s the context and the nuance.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Firth is chilling, pushing his stern, fiercely intelligent demeanor in increasingly sinister directions and bringing nuance and gravity to the lengths Scanlon will go to fulfill his mandate, whatever the cost.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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The distinction was particularly evident in Pacific Palisades, where residents are still navigating the aftermath of the devastating 2025 wildfire, and rebuilding has been slow.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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But the exhibition and the scholarship, though occasionally a bit fawning, show why the value of Lewis’s art doesn’t hang on these distinctions.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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This can cause tooth sensitivity and pain when consuming hot or cold food and drinks.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
12 June 2026
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Eating a donut earlier in the day is easier on your body than eating it at night when insulin sensitivity and metabolism slow.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
12 June 2026
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The Roots Picnic freestyle is not from that tradition of subtlety.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
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The subtlety and mundanity of life is funny enough.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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Just the extent to which Friedkin and former undercover cop Randy Jurgensen, who served as an advisor, immersed themselves in the gay fetish milieu while developing the project makes for juicy insights.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2026
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The resort also encourages guests to attend educational Turtle Talks led by local conservation experts, offering insight into sea turtle behavior, nest protection efforts, and the critical role coastal communities play in preserving marine ecosystems for future generations.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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