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 subtlety here is that financial stress is rarely just about money.
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Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Versace isn't one of the world's most famous fashion houses thanks to its subtlety, and the brand's swimsuits are just as bright, bold, and daring as its couture and ready-to-wear collections.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Instead, Coddington suggests incorporating some subtlety with more nuanced and sophisticated shades like aubergine over red.
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Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
His own flaw being his lack of subtlety at times.
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Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Dr. Erika Rasure,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Versace isn't one of the world's most famous fashion houses thanks to its subtlety, and the brand's swimsuits are just as bright, bold, and daring as its couture and ready-to-wear collections.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
Instead, Coddington suggests incorporating some subtlety with more nuanced and sophisticated shades like aubergine over red.
—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
His own flaw being his lack of subtlety at times.
—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subtlety
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“Subtlety.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subtlety. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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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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