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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
Created by Greg Daniels and Michael Koman, the show’s comedic nuances reflect those of The Office, the NBC hit that ran from 2005-2013.
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Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the midst of social media frenzy, experts say facts and nuance take a backseat.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump likes to rename things — the Gulf of Mexico/America and such — because doing so looks bold while skirting the complexities and nuances of real policy.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Use local language nuances, cultural insights and community behavior to your advantage.
—Ashot Barseghyan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Peter Bart, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2025
But in the midst of social media frenzy, experts say facts and nuance take a backseat.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
Trump likes to rename things — the Gulf of Mexico/America and such — because doing so looks bold while skirting the complexities and nuances of real policy.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 11 Sep. 2025
Use local language nuances, cultural insights and community behavior to your advantage.
—Ashot Barseghyan, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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The only Sacagawea dollar coin sold at the auction without the distinction of having been flown to space was sold for $120,000.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The biggest distinction is at coordinator.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meta's approach includes warning screens, sensitivity filters and age restrictions.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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After treatment, mild soreness or sensitivity is common for a few days as the surrounding tissues heal.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Uzbek defender does not deal in subtleties.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Her ability to tease out the subtleties of millennial-speak led to over 25 million views and half a million followers.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Such a move would represent a dramatic shift aimed at combating short-term thinking inside C-Suites obsessed with pleasing investors but would also mean far less timely insights into the business world and the real economy.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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