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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
The judgement of an academy manager often has to be more nuanced than with the manager of the first team.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Those laws laid out a more nuanced viewpoint of the distinctions between adults and juveniles who commit the worst crimes and the unconstitutionality of punishing them equally.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
With more than a hundred plans, each plan is nuanced.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Music plays a more nuanced role now.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Those laws laid out a more nuanced viewpoint of the distinctions between adults and juveniles who commit the worst crimes and the unconstitutionality of punishing them equally.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
With more than a hundred plans, each plan is nuanced.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026
Music plays a more nuanced role now.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Pointed-Toe Flat Want a subtle lift without having to wear heels?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The perfect balance for a sport that jostles between exquisite and excruciating.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As with Sátántangó, Tarr devised exquisite tracking shots that seemed to float through János’ unhappy universe, delivering one knockout image after another.—
Tim Grierson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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After her husband took her pets out of the room, Bloor then faced the even more delicate task of safely removing herself from the bed without alarming the snake.—
Phil Boucher,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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That said, many have a vested interest in inflating their compensation, which makes for a delicate reporting exercise.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Her hairstylist gave tendril lovers an idea for a whole new way to wear one, tucking Grande's bangs behind a section of hair left loose not from her hairline but a bit farther back—still elegant, but a bit more playful and creative.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Kitchen Lux Ribbed Drinking Glasses, Set of 6 These ribbed glasses are made to handle daily use while still looking nice enough to set out when guests come over.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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