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 Austen uses most of these terms in her novels, so much nuance is lost without knowing their relative worth. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026 Yet the megawatt Cruise in our heads eclipses the nuance of his performances. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 There is no substitute for the human connection, human thought, human nuance. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026 Each chapter ends with information about American Sign Language (ASL) — its beauty and its nuances. — The Know, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
  1. distinction
  2. sensitivity
  3. subtlety
  4. insight
Noun
  • This distinction is especially important for companies whose supply chains involve multiple countries, with raw materials, components, and finished goods crossing borders at different stages.
    — Shannon Hynds, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Advertisement Yet experts say the distinction between the two systems is not always clear, particularly given how closely their underlying technology and operations are connected.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of distinction
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  • The researchers conducted the tests from September 8 to 11, using different sensor configurations to assess the system’s sensitivity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Howard called additionally for a public apology from UMD's tennis club, sensitivity training for players and a donation of tournament funds to a local museum focused on African American history.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sensitivity
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  • The Concept 7 Protection’s subtlety is a result of it being designed to provide security while moving quietly through the regular world, as opposed to an active war zone.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
  • One of my personal highlights was the Dries Van Noten show, which demonstrated a particularly sophisticated approach to color, combining richness, subtlety and emotion.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of subtlety
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  • Get timely insight into the cases, rulings, and constitutional questions defining America’s legal landscape.
    — Washington Examiner, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations developing solutions that leverage AI should focus on connecting expertise and insights, deploying effective solutions in a timely fashion and, importantly, objectively measuring impact.
    — Brad Kreick, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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