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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
Literary style and themes Critics have praised French’s novels for their vivid settings, psychologically nuanced characters, and skillful dialogue.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The hair industry is far more nuanced and labyrinthine than the average buyer would ever have the time or access to unravel.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
But the picture is more nuanced than a straightforward decline.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
That may be entirely appropriate, because attending to these everyday concerns usually does not require sophisticated clinical judgment or nuanced decision making.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Apr. 2026
The hair industry is far more nuanced and labyrinthine than the average buyer would ever have the time or access to unravel.
—Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
But the picture is more nuanced than a straightforward decline.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
That may be entirely appropriate, because attending to these everyday concerns usually does not require sophisticated clinical judgment or nuanced decision making.
—Alexandra Sifferlin, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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One search can yield a long list of options, each with its own rules, conditions, and subtle differences that are easy to miss at first glance.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, a slight blurring of stars at the edge of the frame seems to betray the subtle motion of the spacecraft — or camera — over the course of the 10-second exposure.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Amid the sweltering heat and almost menacingly lush greenery, Louise compiles an exquisite taxonomy of local types.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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But, luckily for Americans, the Japanese have so generously lent their cherry blossom trees to sister cities and exquisite gardens throughout the US.—
Adele Chapin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plus, their delicate hardware delivers an extra element of style.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ideal for delicate loose-leaf brewing (such as gyokuro), each teapot has a small 100-to-200-milliliter capacity that prevents over-steeping and allows for rich infusions, each brew better than the last.—
Abbey Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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The spa Set over 27,000 square feet and four floors; the elegant Guerlain Spa and Pillar Wellbeing was created by the studio Goddard Littlefair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Cabins are rustically elegant and come with one to four bedrooms.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Some other teachers that maybe hadn’t been so polite to me or nice to me, all of a sudden became a little nicer.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Thursday night is going to be a nice little appetizer, so to speak.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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