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as in distinction
as in subtlety
They studied every nuance conveyed in the painting.
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as in sensitivity
as in insight
She had the nuance to express delicate feelings without being melodramatic.
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Recent Examples of nuance
Burton is particularly interested in the nuances of what this systematic dismissal means; one of her more pointed provocations revolves around how motherhood is often privileged in ways that undermine the literal well-being of women.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2025
But tax experts say there are a few nuances of the law workers should know ahead of next tax season.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2025
But there’s some nuance here: Eating too much of it before a workout—say, a big ol’ salad before your afternoon spin class, or a large apple on your way to running club—can cause some not-so-pleasant GI issues.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 10 July 2025
But tax experts say there are a few nuances of the law workers should know ahead of next tax season.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 9 July 2025
But there’s some nuance here: Eating too much of it before a workout—say, a big ol’ salad before your afternoon spin class, or a large apple on your way to running club—can cause some not-so-pleasant GI issues.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 9 July 2025
If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.
—Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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This distinction allows for protocols that satisfy technical requirements while addressing privacy concerns through meaningful limitations on what data will actually be examined.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This distinction means that complexes like Gabriel House are subject to a different inspection, certification and regulatory process than Massachusetts nursing homes.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But… Mind the Volatility The primary risk associated with Monarch stock is its heightened sensitivity to market downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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The Justice Department has cited the need to protect the identities of victims and witnesses, along with the sensitivity of grand jury materials, as reasons for withholding additional evidence.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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But that subtlety was lost in the script that George W. Rappleyea wrote for the controversy.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Here are some insights regarding one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There have been 20 earnings data points recorded over the last five years, with 10 positive and 10 negative one-day (1D) returns observed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Luckey told me that his central insight with Oculus was to distinguish himself from competitors by focussing less on the headset’s mechanism and more on its software.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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