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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
Any change at all, the nuance is – this is one of those things where the experts parse these things down to the tense of the verb and so on.
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
But Koreeda dawdles over all that without ever finding much dramatic nuance, making for a dullish midsection.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The link between eggs and cholesterol is extremely convoluted, adding even more nuance to the topic.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends outward to explore the sticky nuances and unexpected circumstances that arise amid major life changes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
But Koreeda dawdles over all that without ever finding much dramatic nuance, making for a dullish midsection.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The link between eggs and cholesterol is extremely convoluted, adding even more nuance to the topic.
—Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
The intricate family drama uses Christianity as a pillar, but extends outward to explore the sticky nuances and unexpected circumstances that arise amid major life changes.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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Its star, Louise Lasser, graced the covers of People, Newsweek, and TV Guide, back when those distinctions really meant something.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Following a meticulous restoration, its Art Deco soul remains intact, a distinction further affirmed by its Michelin Key.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Niki suffers from ultra-sensitivity to noise, also known as hyperacusis, which derailed his career in music.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Antioxidants like green tea and ferulic acid neutralize oxidative stress (which can lead to sensitivity), while ectoin acts more like a bodyguard for your skin cells, protecting them from environmental stress.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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The book also goes deeper into Silvia’s relationship to motherhood, but Sotomayor wanted to broach the subject with a certain subtlety on screen.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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Sports fans can appreciate subtlety but there is a reason baseball hosts a home run derby and not a bunt fest, and basketball has a dunk contest in lieu of a layup line.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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The platform's legal analytics tools allow attorneys to analyze judicial and attorney behavior, help predict outcomes, and identify strategic insights from historical court data.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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In true Pisces form, Goose serves as a shoulder Maverick can rely on, offering him advice and insight at all times.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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