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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
Gore, to me, was weirder, more nuanced, and more interesting.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
What To Know While the audio clip of Reagan during a radio address on tariffs and free trade from April 25, 1987, in Camp David in Maryland appears to indicate Reagan was anti-tariffs, the full address reveals a more nuanced picture of Reagan’s viewpoints on the matter.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The answer is, of course, more nuanced than folklore suggests.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
What To Know While the audio clip of Reagan during a radio address on tariffs and free trade from April 25, 1987, in Camp David in Maryland appears to indicate Reagan was anti-tariffs, the full address reveals a more nuanced picture of Reagan’s viewpoints on the matter.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
But beyond these quintessential Mexican comforts sits the inventive, nuanced fare from La Dama, a party-with-polish treasure inspired by chef-owner Emmanuel Corona's upbringing in the country’s southern and central regions.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The answer is, of course, more nuanced than folklore suggests.
—Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Featuring a subtle kick flare at the hem and chic pintuck detailing, they’re designed to hit right under the calf, or just at the ankle for petite people like myself.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Adding parsnips and turnips to the recipe gives the dish a subtle earthy flavor that perfectly complements the savory chicken.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The late, great Steve McQueen’s exquisite 1926 Excelsior Super X will go under the gavel at a bumper automotive auction this fall.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
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The touchpad is still big and smooth, and the haptic feedback still feels exquisite.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While those connotations may have long since lost their relevance, contemporary designers have been embracing lace more than ever recently, filling collections in New York Bridal Fashion Week with beautiful gowns crafted in the delicate, classic material.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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She was elegantly dressed in a cream coat dress adorned with delicate embroidery, paired with matching heels and a coordinating clutch bag.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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The long-sleeve polo sweater has elegant pearl buttons that pop against the sweater’s neutral color.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With that in mind, his glowing comments on Jeter paid a nice tribute.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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In her opinion, a courthouse wedding or a small ceremony in a family member's backyard would have been just as nice, Kate said.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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