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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 designers, who are known for their nuanced use of textiles, layered tactile elements throughout the home, with details like a custom oilcloth rug by Black Point Mercantile, and a pantry skirt made from Charleston Duncan Grant fabric via Home Remedies Maine.
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Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The fashion is nuanced (logos and loud colors are rare), and the strongest looks are often subtly pieced together.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Nutrition and food are nuanced, contextual, and deeply personal.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s often viewed as a disease primarily of heavy smokers, when the reality is far more nuanced.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
The fashion is nuanced (logos and loud colors are rare), and the strongest looks are often subtly pieced together.
—Pernille Teisbaek, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2026
Nutrition and food are nuanced, contextual, and deeply personal.
—Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
It’s often viewed as a disease primarily of heavy smokers, when the reality is far more nuanced.
—Caleb Hellerman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Throughout her trip to the United States, the Queen has reliably chosen British designers in a subtle showing of sartorial support of her homeland.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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Such subtle tweaks in rhythm and resolution are more subtle, and more rewarding, than a straightforward joke-and-punchline setup.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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The residence showcases exquisite marble, onyx, lapis lazuli, tiger’s eye, and malachite stonework, accented with 14-karat gold-leaf detailing and silk trim.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those exquisite night flights bring to mind another bunch of Neverlanders longing for home.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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While discussing the delicate tone of the show and its balance of being a satire on the Hollywood movie business and a love letter to chasing your dream, Cretton said the creative team focused on character to find their way.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2026
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Also on view are selections from the Macchia series, known for bold color combinations and ruffled edges, and the delicate Seaforms, which evoke underwater life through translucent layers of glass.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Back in my rooms, I was brought a box of French macarons and a bottle of Greek tentura, a cinnamon liqueur produced in the city of Patras, another elegant presentation of new alongside old, international alongside local.—
Sarah Manguso,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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Plants flower spring through fall in elegant shades of purple, pink, blue, and white.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Five is nice, but 17 straight is a dynasty unparalleled in City Section history.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just the shops and the overall setting is really nice.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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