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Noun
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Parkes symbolizes this through occasional split-screen shots of skylines slightly misaligned in color and angle; the film has all the subtlety of a sledgehammer, and all the forceful momentum too.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026 -
The earthy subtlety of the beet puree complements the mushrooms, and the crunchy leeks add texture.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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Other niceties do not need to be solicited.—
Mattie Kahn,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Subtilty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtilty. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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