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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
The sitcom acknowledged that staunch beliefs on the world hold deep, personal value, and are potent drivers of nuance, discussion and broader empathy towards our fellow compatriots.
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Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
That nuance has been lost to the sporadic nature of streaming releases, where summer is not always a dumping ground anymore.
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Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
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Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Words that can convey colorful, varied descriptions, emotional nuance or complex ideas have always been limited and have only continued to wane.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Alex Rosado,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
That nuance has been lost to the sporadic nature of streaming releases, where summer is not always a dumping ground anymore.
—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
25 June 2026
All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Words that can convey colorful, varied descriptions, emotional nuance or complex ideas have always been limited and have only continued to wane.
—
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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There's an important distinction between a role being loved by fans and a role being loved by the actress who played her, however.
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That distinction belonged to William McChesney Martin, who served from 1951 until early 1970.
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Raising this concern to the funeral director is a great option as that person may have encountered a similar situation and be fully prepared to help walk the family through it with sensitivity to the needs of all involved.
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel-roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
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The subtlety here is that financial stress is rarely just about money.
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Versace isn't one of the world's most famous fashion houses thanks to its subtlety, and the brand's swimsuits are just as bright, bold, and daring as its couture and ready-to-wear collections.
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Scientists may have problem-solving skills, insight and knowledge in abundance.
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And in a bizarre flash of insight this Windy City denizen created one of the great warm weather whiskey drinks of our time.
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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