Thesaurus results for SUBTLETIES

subtlety

noun

ˈsə-tᵊl-tē

as in cunning

skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means we appreciated the subtlety with which our host indicated that it was time to leave: he volunteered to pack us a little lunch for the road

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Recent Examples of subtlety Other subtleties during this Knicks defensive 180 include Landry Shamet rounding into form since missing time with a shoulder injury. —

James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 Many of the shows opened with several looks of total black, where the focus becomes about subtleties in texture, fabrics and draping to make a statement. —

Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 Thank God for Catherine’s faithful servant Nelly (Hong Chau), who, even with a small role in the film’s plot, is the only actor here with a meaningful grasp of emotional subtlety. —

Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026 Five different characters sing their hearts out, and each performer meets the vocal and emotional demands of their star turn with both power and subtlety. —

Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subtlety

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Noun

The confidence that began Carrick’s spell in charge will need to be matched with new cunning and craft.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
But Muck is no Epstein, malevolent and cunning.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026