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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
This conversation explores how filmmakers create work that resonates globally by embracing their roots, along with the creative potential and challenges of telling culturally nuanced stories across borders.
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
But realistically, adult friendships are much more nuanced.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
According to Joyce, however, this truism depicts both Bloomsbury and the Victorians as monoliths and prevents a nuanced understanding of the complex ways Bloomsbury engaged with its Victorian past.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
That nuanced design brief is ultimately what led her to architect and designer Nicholas Potts, whose interiors often celebrate an abundance of warm wood, metal, and stone.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
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Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
But realistically, adult friendships are much more nuanced.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 15 May 2025
According to Joyce, however, this truism depicts both Bloomsbury and the Victorians as monoliths and prevents a nuanced understanding of the complex ways Bloomsbury engaged with its Victorian past.
—Jenny Noyce, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2025
That nuanced design brief is ultimately what led her to architect and designer Nicholas Potts, whose interiors often celebrate an abundance of warm wood, metal, and stone.
—David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Vasudevan explains that cats use their paws not just for hunting or defending, but also for play and subtle communication.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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She is poised upright in a subtle nod to Michelangelo’s David, with her hands on her hips, wearing everyday, casual clothing.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The play’s cast is excellent, particularly the exquisite, charismatic and very funny Mahira Kakkar as Ananya.—
Pamela Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 May 2025
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The tea rose first became available for purchase in 2025, and it’s been hard for gardeners to get their hands on; this exquisite bloom remains in high demand.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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This transformation requires a delicate balancing act.—
Miles Ward,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The walls of the rectum (the inside of your butt) are delicate.—
Alexander Cheves,
Them.,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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To bring back that upscale aesthetic, the Casino Royal will have a dress code that requires jackets for men and elegant dress for women.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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In 2024, Evangelista made an elegant return to the Met Gala.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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