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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
And in many ways, my boyfriend’s [situation] is a more nuanced process.
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Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
But its full-year outlook tells a slightly more nuanced story.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Louis Amoroso, co-founder and CEO of Full Glass Wine Co. says the outlook for wines in the U.S. is more nuanced than gets reported.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
Brand leaders have been forced to become overnight experts in trade policy, an incredibly nuanced and complicated topic, says Jacylyn Levy, senior director of advocacy and government affairs at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nuanced
Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Apr. 2025
But its full-year outlook tells a slightly more nuanced story.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Apr. 2025
Louis Amoroso, co-founder and CEO of Full Glass Wine Co. says the outlook for wines in the U.S. is more nuanced than gets reported.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 17 Apr. 2025
Brand leaders have been forced to become overnight experts in trade policy, an incredibly nuanced and complicated topic, says Jacylyn Levy, senior director of advocacy and government affairs at Outdoor Industry Association (OIA).
—Amelia Arvesen, Outside Online, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Here, the power lies in subtle luxury—heritage made tangible.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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This small deciduous tree's exquisite blossoms show up before the leaves each year.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Bryson DeChambeau DeChambeau does little wrong, and he’s been exquisite in every facet this week.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Apr. 2025
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Hoffman recalls of including the delicate destination nods.—
David Foxley,
Architectural Digest,
21 Apr. 2025
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Soft and delicate fragrances of spring flowers and mandarins.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Hot Potato Salad Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad Recipe: Easy Bunny Cake This easy and elegant menu keeps things classic, but with an extra helping of flavor and color.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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Puff sleeves are always elegant, helping to dress up any outfit no matter what it’s paired with.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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And the honeycomb design isn’t just nice on the eyes.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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It’s made of a tarp-like material that feels pretty durable and the lid zippers, which is nice to contain smells.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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