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as in distinction
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as in sensitivity
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Recent Examples of nuance
Each participant spoke with reverence for the work of their peers, passionately dissecting its nuances not for the sake of criticism, but for the purpose of helping their fellow creative see their vision through.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Leaders don't have to be the experts on Juneteenth because there are many nuances around sensitivities of the topic of slavery, reparations, and more.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The beets overpower the beef and muddle any nuance in the tartare.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 20 June 2025
Leaders don't have to be the experts on Juneteenth because there are many nuances around sensitivities of the topic of slavery, reparations, and more.
—Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The beets overpower the beef and muddle any nuance in the tartare.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025
Acknowledging and interrogating that would have invited more nuance into Joshua and Sonny’s relationship, which at a certain point leans into conventional archetypes to keep the story going.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
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Stein elaborates, drawing a distinction between highly skilled white-collar migrants, people including Alexander Hamilton, Albert Einstein and Elon Musk, and those who would in his view take jobs away from American low-wage workers.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
23 June 2025
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Cardinals first baseman Wilson Contreras struck out four times Saturday in St. Louis’ 6-5 win over the Reds and earned a special distinction.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2025
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Thanks to an extended frequency range, high sensitivity drivers and good temperature tolerance, these IEMs have a sound signature that’s closer to the type of sound produced by expensive electrostatic and planar-magnetic models.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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The official, speaking anonymously due to the sensitivity of the talks, said Trump believes the immediate threat from Iran has been neutralized and that Netanyahu understood the U.S. position.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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With nuance and subtlety, with grace and deep feeling, Jayson Greene writes about the most ancient of human stories of love and grief, alongside the pressing, hypermodern concerns of the digital age, like artificial intelligence.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
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However, working out the best response means delving into the subtleties of how people communicate with one another, such as determining when a direct response is better than a more hedged one.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2025
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Writing outside of a traditional educational environment could also provide more insight into how AI works in more generalized tasks.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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By consistently sharing valuable insights and demonstrating expertise, young business owners can establish trust with their audiences, regardless of age.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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