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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
Advertisement Ugly sentiments deserve ugly art, though Jude takes a nuanced stance on this matter.
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Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Featuring women at the intersections of gender, age, disability, and disease, Pinjar is a nuanced illustration of this.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The album cover, inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller, is enough indication that Ortiz is offering something different, a more nuanced approach to regional Mexican music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The role is loaded with range, each moment pushing a specific, nuanced emotional demand.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Andy Crump, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Featuring women at the intersections of gender, age, disability, and disease, Pinjar is a nuanced illustration of this.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
The album cover, inspired by Michael Jackson’s Thriller, is enough indication that Ortiz is offering something different, a more nuanced approach to regional Mexican music.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025
The role is loaded with range, each moment pushing a specific, nuanced emotional demand.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Featuring a subtle kick flare at the hem and chic pintuck detailing, they’re designed to hit right under the calf, or just at the ankle for petite people like myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Adding parsnips and turnips to the recipe gives the dish a subtle earthy flavor that perfectly complements the savory chicken.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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What a shame that such an exquisite eye for art should only be conditioned to look for profit.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
29 Oct. 2025
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In such a world, relying on a handful of exquisite, slow-to-build ships is a vulnerability.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Oct. 2025
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Alastin’s Restorative Neck Complex is a lightweight cream made specifically for the delicate skin below the chin.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
30 Oct. 2025
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Practical considerations In a delicate political and cultural landscape, brands must walk a fine line in discussing the benefits of clean fashion without fueling panic and misinformation.—
Sophie Benson,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the conversation turned to Haliburton, Antetokounmpo challenged Turner to say three nice things about his former All-Star point guard.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Even the fact that Refiberd doesn’t need a lot of financing to keep itself afloat because of the nature of its technology is a nice bit of happenstance.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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