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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
a nuanced, shaded representation of a hot-button issue that is too often depicted in black and white
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as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
a sauce with a nuanced lemon flavor that doesn't overwhelm the taste of the fish
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Recent Examples of nuanced
Ultimately, the case emphasized the need for clearer and more nuanced laws regarding privacy in the digital age.
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 July 2025
Asking about the more nuanced parts of your friend’s relationship can provide insight.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2025
And while Ralph Lauren is a company built on the romance of Americana—from cowboy frontiers to Ivy League quads—Oak Bluffs presents something more nuanced: a vision of America that has always existed, even when unseen.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 July 2025
While the media framed the case as a test of the First Amendment, its deeper implications are more nuanced — at the heart of the debate is whether a charter school should be considered a public school under the law, or a private institution that receives public funding.
—Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 24 July 2025
Asking about the more nuanced parts of your friend’s relationship can provide insight.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2025
And while Ralph Lauren is a company built on the romance of Americana—from cowboy frontiers to Ivy League quads—Oak Bluffs presents something more nuanced: a vision of America that has always existed, even when unseen.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 23 July 2025
While the media framed the case as a test of the First Amendment, its deeper implications are more nuanced — at the heart of the debate is whether a charter school should be considered a public school under the law, or a private institution that receives public funding.
—Thibaut Delloue, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
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Climate change continues to have a profound impact on the Great Lakes region, bringing more extreme weather, declining fish populations, and subtle but profound economic transformation.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Interplay of rough and polished diamonds continued, with a wide range of hues from white to subtle greens and browns, and the use of materials such as natural jet and grand-feu enamel.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Edmund is particularly exquisite in bringing to life the layered history of a location, transporting readers through the eyes of the famous who might have stared at the same monument.—
Michael T. Luongo
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
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Where a few queens overdo the assignment, Daya’s duct-tape gown reminded that her bad-girl aesthetic still comes channeled through Daya’s exquisite taste.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Tasters enjoyed Canada Dry’s balance of flavors, noting that its delicate citrus played well with a sharp bitter note on the back of their tongues.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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For instance, delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or linen will likely have different washing requirements than white cotton garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Baden-Baden Nestled alongside Germany's southwestern Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an elegant town that has been attracting wellness lovers since the Roman times.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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The King of Umbria Red Wines Sagrantino di Montefalco DOCG is another wine for people who love elegant tannins and a richly fruity taste.—
Elisabetta Tosi,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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