subtlety
noun
sub·tle·ty
ˈsə-tᵊl-tē 
plural subtleties
1
: the quality or state of being subtle
2
: something subtle
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Examples of subtlety in a Sentence
The pianist performed with subtlety and passion.
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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The film works best when trafficking in poignant subtleties that provide a cumulative tear-shedding experience rather than the overt schmaltz which occasionally appears.
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
The all-encompassing episode called upon Sawai’s strengths as a martial artist, bilingual woman and actor of uncommon subtlety.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
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Courtney Howard, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
The all-encompassing episode called upon Sawai’s strengths as a martial artist, bilingual woman and actor of uncommon subtlety.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Subtlety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtlety. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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subtlety
noun
sub·tle·ty
ˈsət-ᵊl-tē
plural subtleties
1
: the quality or state of being subtle
2
: something subtle
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