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Noun
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There are some subtleties to the mechanism that can explain the unpredictability of loss of desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026 -
Perfect for those who prefer subtlety in romance and in their nail designs.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There’s simply no time for niceties that aren’t carrying their weight.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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With all of those niceties out of the way, on the most pivotal play of the game, the pair still had issues.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Subtilty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtilty. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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