subtilty

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Definition of subtiltynext
as in subtlety

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  1. subtlety
  2. nicety
Noun
  • Part of lilac’s staying power may also come from its subtlety.
    — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The hope is that Emma’s story will offer a fresh perspective on a genre that hasn’t always treated its female characters with a lot of nuance or subtlety.
    — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
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  • Participatory governance should be a prerequisite rather than a nicety.
    — Jessica Vitiritti, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The military used to understand that troops’ well-being was central to their ability to perform—and that improving the quality of life for those in the armed forces was not just a nicety, but a necessity.
    — Andrea N. Goldstein, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicety
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“Subtilty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtilty. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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