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as in distinction
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as in sensitivity
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Recent Examples of nuance
Liccardo has the smarts, curiosity, nuance, experience and chutzpah to be a standout representative of Silicon Valley in Washington, D.C.
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
These questions are genuinely compelling because Eastwood and Abrams treat each member of their ensemble with the nuance and humanity of a protagonist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Product Managers: The Artisans And Conductors Of Innovation Like master craftspeople, product managers shape raw ideas into refined products, understanding every nuance and detail of their creations.
—Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Her character came across as nothing but a crazed mother willing to murder and maim in order to reunite with her children, a somewhat sexist trope that failed to capture the emotional nuance of the character that had been built on TV.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
These questions are genuinely compelling because Eastwood and Abrams treat each member of their ensemble with the nuance and humanity of a protagonist.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2024
Product Managers: The Artisans And Conductors Of Innovation Like master craftspeople, product managers shape raw ideas into refined products, understanding every nuance and detail of their creations.
—Hanna Park, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Her character came across as nothing but a crazed mother willing to murder and maim in order to reunite with her children, a somewhat sexist trope that failed to capture the emotional nuance of the character that had been built on TV.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
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The distinction is important because a felony arrest typically entails more rigid follow-up in court and a higher likelihood of jail detention, while a misdemeanor often ends with a citation and release on the spot.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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In her time as a public servant, Rep. Lee became the first Black woman elected to the State Senate from Northern California, holding the distinction of the highest-ranking Black woman in Democratic leadership.Shamira Ibrahim, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
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The results point to Asian Americans’ sensitivity to the issue of crime and safety due to the uptick of anti-Asian hate during the height of the pandemic that many feel went unaddressed, experts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Employees are acutely attuned to the subtleties in their supervisor’s communication, using these cues to gauge trustworthiness and interpret intentions.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The masterful subtlety of light brushstrokes and the troublingly realistic sfumato of the Renaissance painter in the service of god or a noblewoman elevated the work and, by extension, its maker to celebrity.Ruby Justice Thelot, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Taking charge and initiating a dialogue that offers insight on which to base decisions will save you time and money.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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