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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
People often label dairy foods as unhealthy because of their cholesterol content, but research tells a more nuanced story.
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The meadow flavor contains a medley of florals and birch that tastes like a more nuanced Sprite.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Most of Cruz’s Democratic colleagues were nuanced, too.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Providing this information allows nuanced, specific feedback to be given, tailored to your garden.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2026
The meadow flavor contains a medley of florals and birch that tastes like a more nuanced Sprite.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Feb. 2026
Most of Cruz’s Democratic colleagues were nuanced, too.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
Providing this information allows nuanced, specific feedback to be given, tailored to your garden.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Sleek lines, warm wood tones and moody, dark finishes create a space that feels contemporary and intimate, with subtle nods to the building’s artistic past in the art hanging on the walls curated from local Denver artists.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Minimal, low-profile, and finished with a subtle platform sole, these Pumas are the sneakers that go from museum-hopping to dinner reservations without missing a beat.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In isolation, against a white background that is actually overcast sky, a hook or a caisson or a sheaf of rebar appears sculptural, abstract, exquisite.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Crafted by Cartier between 1918 and 1929, the pair boast an exquisite Art Deco design, fashioned with modern cut diamonds and set in platinum.—
Stephanie Bridger-Linning,
Vanity Fair,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Knee-high socks in black or white complemented pointed pumps and derby shoes alike, with a playful floral pattern or delicate crochet design at the lower level.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Or omit the bonus ingredients entirely and try these scones on their own in their lofty, delicate, and delicious glory.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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What waits behind the greenhouses and garden beds is a sprawling oasis of elegant indoor-outdoor dining with a secret garden appeal that feels worlds away from the chain restaurants nearby.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Soprano Nicole Car’s initially elegant Elizabeth accumulates both physical and vocal intensity as the opera exposes more and more skulduggery around her.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Neemias Queta made all three of his field goals in the opening quarter, including a nice turnaround hook shot over Jokic and a last-second alley-oop from Pritchard, whose penchant for buzzer-beaters likely drew Denver’s attention away from the lurking big man.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Executive Rooms have cushy beds, nice hardwood floors, spa showers, jetted tubs, a super-ergonomic office chair, and energizing views of Metcalfe Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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