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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
That nuanced scale reveals more about a meteoroid's composition, which may range from dense, iron-rich material originating mostly from asteroids, to more fragile, porous debris that often sheds from a comet.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2026
These restrictions get even more nuanced in some states, such as Oregon where you’re allowed to fish two rods at the same time but only with a two-rod validation permit.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
There are nuanced explanations available which acknowledge injury, regression and Ehlers’ departure.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Instead, the findings point to a more nuanced discussion about fragrance ingredients, chemical emissions and the need for further study.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 June 2026
These restrictions get even more nuanced in some states, such as Oregon where you’re allowed to fish two rods at the same time but only with a two-rod validation permit.
—Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
There are nuanced explanations available which acknowledge injury, regression and Ehlers’ departure.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Instead, the findings point to a more nuanced discussion about fragrance ingredients, chemical emissions and the need for further study.
—Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Star power takes a neutral cat-eye base and turns it into a subtle statement moment.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
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Where their Florida style is bold and flamboyant, the ranch is subtle and defined by a rich, earthy palette.—
Elizabeth Kiefer,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
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Some companies expected to attend — like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and L3Harris — produce parts for more exquisite munitions, like the Patriot interceptor missiles that can each cost $4 million to $5 million.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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The maison’s jewelry is displayed atop custom stone plinths, spotlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of each creation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 June 2026
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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But as the djinn becomes embodied, the delicate balance between the real and the supernatural starts to falter.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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