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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
In other hands, the stage would be set for a Black Mirror-like dystopian chiller, but Kore-eda, unsurprisingly, takes his premise into less obvious, more nuanced emotional terrain.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Wolff impressed our editorial board with his nuanced understanding of the industry.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Ferrer’s memoirs are nuanced and deeply insightful, if sometimes a little too close to hagiography.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Sennheiser Earbuds Deal The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds deliver best-in-class audio through the TrueResponse transducer system, providing an incredibly nuanced listening experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
Wolff impressed our editorial board with his nuanced understanding of the industry.
—Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Ferrer’s memoirs are nuanced and deeply insightful, if sometimes a little too close to hagiography.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
Sennheiser Earbuds Deal The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds deliver best-in-class audio through the TrueResponse transducer system, providing an incredibly nuanced listening experience.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Is there a subtle way to say something?—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Many viewers interpreted the scene as a subtle reference to Sweeney's political beliefs after BuzzFeed reported in August that Sweeney was registered as a Republican in Florida.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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To be a Disney adult is to be an appreciator of exquisite design and a believer in storytelling.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Tablecloths are black and lights ultra low, the better to show off the exquisite, almost otherworldly dishes.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Weightless drama brings sheer layers and kinetic textures to the forefront with drama by utilizing delicate trims and soft frill details.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Nothing, though, is more delicate and dangerous than switching goalies.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The bottoms don’t just feel more elegant, but are a quick way to make outfits appear upscale whether they’re styled with a T-shirt and sneakers or a button-up shirt and ballet flats.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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The palate is velvety and elegant, balancing weight with restraint.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan made a nice play on the ball and then twisted out of a tackle and ran 15 yards to the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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