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nuance

noun

Definition of nuancenext
1
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 But her growing confidence as a single working mom plays out in broad, irregular beats with little room for nuance. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Musk grounds the scent in something sultry, while pink peppercorns give it a somewhat forward nuance. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026 The final class delves into the nuances of blind tasting, and how to identify the characteristics of some of the world’s most popular wines. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Borrowers need to keep opportunities to educate themselves about the nuances of credit cards, not cede for some bureaucrat to decide what risk should cost. — Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
  1. distinction
  2. sensitivity
  3. subtlety
  4. insight
Noun
  • That distinction matters because quantum communication demands extremely high efficiency.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • By defying those distinctions, terrorists reproduce the worst of nature’s rages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • Now Jackie has red contact lenses that help with her extreme sensitivity to bright light, like ordinary daylight.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Veterinarian Kelly Hood adds that dogs with skin or respiratory sensitivities are especially vulnerable to irritation.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • Yee Eun Nam’s projections inject into this transient world a welcome subtlety.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The smallest detail can affect the toy’s value, from the stuffing — the initial batch was reportedly made with PVC pellets, while later versions were made with polyethylene pellets — to subtleties in the eyes, nose or mouth.
    — Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtlety
Noun
  • Lee’s transpacific perspective has given him a unique insight into the challenges that global companies face in realizing AI’s potential.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Regularly revisiting these assessments as teams evolve can provide valuable insights into how dynamics shift over time and ensure that teams remain balanced and high-performing.
    — Karla Vallecillo, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of insight

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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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