nuance

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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 The capsule’s color palette ranges from moss greens, dark browns and ochre-yellow nuances to coppery orange reminiscent of the Highlands in the fall season. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 Basterga also wanted a Corsican actress for the role who could portray the subtle nuances that are characteristic of people of Corsica, offering greater authenticity. Ed Meza, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025 Sam ended up bringing so much nuance to her performance. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025 Philippe tells that story in a roundabout way; like some of his previous films (Chain Reaction, Lynch/Oz or Memory: The Origins of Alien), Kim Novak’s Vertigo is all about subtext and nuance as opposed to any kind of objective truth. Damon Wise, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nuance
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Noun
  • By every measurement, there is a clear line of distinction between the two groups within the league’s 18 starters.
    Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Legal operations often involve context, judgment and subtle distinctions that automation isn’t yet equipped to handle.
    Jens Erik Gould, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Still, the daughter insists that this is about more than sensitivity.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Janelle and Lisa’s sensitivity to materials, language and symbols has resulted in a collection of work whose power lies in its balance between accessibility and poetry.
    Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Maximalists can lean into bold, dramatic hues, while those who prefer subtlety can opt for earthy neutrals that blend seamlessly with their kitchen decor.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025
  • With uncanny accuracy, latent space manipulation records vocal subtleties and micro-expressions.
    Rohan Pinto, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But planning a trip that appeals to every age group often requires careful thought and expert insight.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The adorable video has brought both laughter and some interesting insights into animal behavior from commenters.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025

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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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