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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
When the team dug even deeper into the data, a more nuanced picture emerged.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
De Castelbajac hopes a more nuanced portrayal will provide a gateway into Napoleon’s story for those who view him not as a national hero, but as an authoritarian ruler who reinforced colonial dynamics.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Then there’s the more nuanced view of Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a former Navy SEAL who likened the current moment to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
These more nuanced neutral earth tones outperformed softer, cooler tones that buyers are used to seeing.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
De Castelbajac hopes a more nuanced portrayal will provide a gateway into Napoleon’s story for those who view him not as a national hero, but as an authoritarian ruler who reinforced colonial dynamics.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Then there’s the more nuanced view of Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a former Navy SEAL who likened the current moment to the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 June 2025
These more nuanced neutral earth tones outperformed softer, cooler tones that buyers are used to seeing.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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When paired to a non-Huawei phone, audio quality still sounds good, but has a subtle loss of depth.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Counsell’s subtle influences can be seen in the standings.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Chalfant illustrates this in the film with exquisite subtlety, assuming by turns the disposition of a coy flirt and a take-charge kitchen taskmaster.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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This corner of the hotel transported me to an exquisite European hotel; the display bottles were Chinotto, Bitter Bianco, Sicilian Amara, and other spirits.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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If regular Jenga is like performing delicate surgery, this extra large version from a different company is like performing a dangerous game of minesweeper.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
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Birthday party etiquette can be a delicate balance.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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House hunters are even willing to pay up to about $1,600 more for a kitchen with cabinets in the elegant green tone, according to Zillow's analysis.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
18 June 2025
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Grace Karin Floral Maxi Sundress, $48 with Prime $60 $48 at Amazon This floral maxi sundress creates an elegant A-line silhouette that shoppers say looks beautiful on a wide range of figures and heights.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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Every single crewmember, everyone who worked on the show, along with the actors, every person on this show was so hard-working and dedicated and so genuinely nice.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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