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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
Thoughtful, not simplistic Complex problems deserve depth, nuance, and context.
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Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Little room is left for nuance, which means that little progress can be made on shaping policy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The book deals with the nuances and power imbalance of an age-gap affair and was partly inspired by a relationship McCurdy had herself.
—Dawnie Jefferson, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
There's quite a bit more nuance to that statement, of course, but Missouri fans still smile every time someone mentions it.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
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Daphne Koller, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Little room is left for nuance, which means that little progress can be made on shaping policy.
—Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
The book deals with the nuances and power imbalance of an age-gap affair and was partly inspired by a relationship McCurdy had herself.
—Dawnie Jefferson, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
There's quite a bit more nuance to that statement, of course, but Missouri fans still smile every time someone mentions it.
—Domenica Bongiovanni, IndyStar, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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The distinction is semantic, not economic.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Yeah, so the law has this long-standing distinction between what the lawyers would call prospective relief and retrospective relief.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Ginseng can impact platelet and clotting factors and affect insulin sensitivity.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2026
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This form of beta-casein allegedly makes milk easier to digest for those with lactose sensitivities and richer-tasting than milk with the protein’s A1 variety.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Separated from his online platform, the film’s star reveals himself as an actor still acquiring the necessary tools for emotional subtlety.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of the many benefits of induction lies in its subtlety.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The methodology employed helps to trace just how far back genetic conditions travel through our human history to even glean new insights into unknown variants.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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The format is rooted in thought leadership, translating experience into insight others can apply.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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