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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
Explaining our results requires a more nuanced interpretation of Piaget’s original data.
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, Allen crafts a more nuanced conflict not out of whether Maddie’s mother will offer to be a part of Caroline’s life, but of how.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Though having a high weight is not always a health risk factor—the relationship between weight and health is nuanced—it has been linked with greater risk of 13 types of cancer, breast included.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
While the issues roiling America today may be more nuanced than slavery, there are still stark contrasts—forces of democracy and authoritarianism that can pretty fairly be described as right and wrong.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Celeste Kidd, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Instead, Allen crafts a more nuanced conflict not out of whether Maddie’s mother will offer to be a part of Caroline’s life, but of how.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Though having a high weight is not always a health risk factor—the relationship between weight and health is nuanced—it has been linked with greater risk of 13 types of cancer, breast included.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 1 Oct. 2025
While the issues roiling America today may be more nuanced than slavery, there are still stark contrasts—forces of democracy and authoritarianism that can pretty fairly be described as right and wrong.
—Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
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In a subtler interpretation of the trend, the Jazz bookshelf is handcrafted in oak that takes on a golden hue when hit with the right light.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cohen and other researchers have identified many subtle fixes that improve kids’ eating habits.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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This extraordinary collection of two volumes of poems and a third of prose shows the empathy, intuition, and exquisite use of the natural world that make Oliver the heiress of Emerson and Thoreau.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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Want to explore the moon in exquisite detail?—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This delicate stocking reminds us of the ones from our grandparents that were hand stitched with love every year.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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As for glam and accessories, Jackson favored delicate rings, bracelet and dangle earrings in warm tones to augment her red dress.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Crafted in gold-toned bronze, its coloring is understated and elegant, allowing the designer to work with a more experimental shape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Clunie Dining Room For a more elegant affair, there’s The Clunie Dining Room at The Fife Arms.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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Located in historic downtown Gainesville, the Victorian complex is a nice breather before and after the intensity of game day in Gainesville, and the drive to the stadium is less than 10 minutes.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Napheesa will probably sit this one out, but Bryce still has time to send his commish a nice greeting card.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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