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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a nuanced, shaded representation of a hot-button issue that is too often depicted in black and white
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as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
a sauce with a nuanced lemon flavor that doesn't overwhelm the taste of the fish
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Recent Examples of nuanced
As application-to-person (A2P) messaging has been established as a powerful customer communication tool, software providers now face a more nuanced challenge in selecting the right type of A2P number to support their customers’ business goals.
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Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a translator, I was swept away by Puig’s perfectly nuanced, almost uncanny imitations of Argentine voices, distinct according to age, gender or class.
—Suzanne Jill Levine
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
But Glen/Glenda is still the most emotionally nuanced and good-natured of all the potential best friends on this list.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
True success may lie not merely in legislative victories but in fostering greater understanding, nuanced dialogue, and compassionate policies that support life in all its forms.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
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Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a translator, I was swept away by Puig’s perfectly nuanced, almost uncanny imitations of Argentine voices, distinct according to age, gender or class.
—Suzanne Jill Levine
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
But Glen/Glenda is still the most emotionally nuanced and good-natured of all the potential best friends on this list.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
True success may lie not merely in legislative victories but in fostering greater understanding, nuanced dialogue, and compassionate policies that support life in all its forms.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
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In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The result was a robust workforce forecasting model, one that’s sophisticated enough to consider the subtle complexities of human behavior and help identify potential attrition risks.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Food is served on the exquisite plates and bowls handcrafted by Ishii.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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All this evidence suggests that the earliest tarot deck may have been used for little more than a courtly card game, an exquisite plaything for the super-rich.—
John Last,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Guests can pick up housemade breads, rotisserie chicken, and delicate pastries made in partnership with Healdsburg’s Quail & Condor.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The designer’s use of color is also about delicate balances.—
Ugonnaora Owoh,
Essence,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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When the team stumbles across a small Titanosaurus herd, the film privileges Henry’s reaction as the paleontologist witnesses an elegant mating ritual for the first time.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
30 June 2025
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Auberge Tokito, which opened in April 2024, is an elegant Ryokan (Japanese-style restaurant with lodging facilities) in Tachikawa City on the outskirts of central Tokyo.—
Akiko Katayama,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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There are women in nice dresses and sunglasses shopping for groceries and clothing at a general store.—
JoAnn DeLuna,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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