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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
The numbers offer a more nuanced portrait: Total undergraduate enrollment has dropped more than 60% in a decade.
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The show presents a nuanced portrayal of wartime and post-war London at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as the rugged Highlands on the eve of an early Jacobite rebellion.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2025
Howell-Baptiste anchors the film with a thrillingly nuanced performance, seamlessly transitioning from a character that’s expected to be seen and not heard into someone who has the spotlight thrust upon them at the most inopportune moment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 July 2025
Some lawmakers offered more nuanced assessments of Trump’s move.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 29 July 2025
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Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The show presents a nuanced portrayal of wartime and post-war London at the beginning of the 20th century, as well as the rugged Highlands on the eve of an early Jacobite rebellion.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 31 July 2025
Howell-Baptiste anchors the film with a thrillingly nuanced performance, seamlessly transitioning from a character that’s expected to be seen and not heard into someone who has the spotlight thrust upon them at the most inopportune moment.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 31 July 2025
Some lawmakers offered more nuanced assessments of Trump’s move.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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There's a subtle but powerful form of manipulation happening in AI companions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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The spawn, which typically takes place over a few days and lasts less than 20 minutes, is triggered by subtle environmental cues — moon phase, tides and water temperatures — that healthy reefs once responded to in consistent synchronization.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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Guests stay in one of 26 private rooms that showcase the property’s exquisite original architectural details.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Harber London Professional Leather Desk Mat for $193: Despite more than a year of use, this Harber London leather desk mat still looks exquisite.—
Henri Robbins,
Wired News,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the Great Lakes may seem to offer an endless supply of water, the balance is actually quite delicate.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Speaking to the media is one of the more delicate requirements of the position.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Suddenly, a classic white T-shirt and jeans combo has become dynamic, interesting, and highly elegant.—
Paulina Berges,
Glamour,
16 Aug. 2025
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Clad in stainless steel, the hall’s sweeping concave and convex forms are at once a frothy and elegant statement on Grand Avenue.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Both Trejo and Crowley rode in the 2025 Centennial Tucson Rodeo, a nice mirroring of the agency’s own 100-year history.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The extra dose of corn flour brought a nice sweetness, and the new recipe stuck.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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