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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
That nuanced scale reveals more about a meteoroid's composition, which may range from dense, iron-rich material originating mostly from asteroids, to more fragile, porous debris that often sheds from a comet.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
These restrictions get even more nuanced in some states, such as Oregon where you’re allowed to fish two rods at the same time but only with a two-rod validation permit.
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Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
There are nuanced explanations available which acknowledge injury, regression and Ehlers’ departure.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Instead, the findings point to a more nuanced discussion about fragrance ingredients, chemical emissions and the need for further study.
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Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
17 June 2026
These restrictions get even more nuanced in some states, such as Oregon where you’re allowed to fish two rods at the same time but only with a two-rod validation permit.
—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
17 June 2026
There are nuanced explanations available which acknowledge injury, regression and Ehlers’ departure.
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Murat Ates,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Instead, the findings point to a more nuanced discussion about fragrance ingredients, chemical emissions and the need for further study.
—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
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Available in a style with the same stripes that Paltrow favors, the top offers a subtle pattern that’ll make your outfit pop.
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The square neckline adds a flattering, feminine touch, while the subtle volume in the sleeves gives it a slightly dressier feel than your average tee.
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Some companies expected to attend — like Lockheed Martin, Boeing and L3Harris — produce parts for more exquisite munitions, like the Patriot interceptor missiles that can each cost $4 million to $5 million.
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The maison’s jewelry is displayed atop custom stone plinths, spotlighting the exquisite craftsmanship of each creation.
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To accessorize her look, Chopra Jonas opted for delicate jewelry pieces that augmented the vibrant color scheme of her attire.
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Crappies, walleyes, and panfish are usually fried, and that’s partially because their thinner, more delicate fillets benefit from a batter coating holding them together during the cooking process.
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Evening dining features an elegant dress code, with the exception of the casual lobster bake held on Fridays.
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These summer-flowering bulbs produce elegant, tall spikes of flowers that contrast well with the more traditional bloom shapes of dahlias.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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