1
as in distinction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sensitivity
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of nuance
But this measure, called body mass index, or BMI, lacks nuance and fails to tell whether a person is truly healthy, a global commission of medical experts said in a paper published Tuesday in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
—
Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
That nuance is not conducive to reactionary, stunted TV personalities with partisan agendas.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
But Musk didn’t buy Twitter, now X, for its nuance.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Most actors in the audition process didn't deliver those nuances, but Green’s subtleties enhanced all of those facets and landed her the job.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for nuance 
Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
That nuance is not conducive to reactionary, stunted TV personalities with partisan agendas.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
But Musk didn’t buy Twitter, now X, for its nuance.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
Most actors in the audition process didn't deliver those nuances, but Green’s subtleties enhanced all of those facets and landed her the job.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 9 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
-
That distinction belonged to Josh Allen, who, despite losing his top two receiving targets — including perennial Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs — last offseason, delivered another dominant campaign and led the Buffalo Bills to their latest AFC East crown.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
-
With the loss, the Vikings settled for the undesirable distinction of having the most wins for a wild-card team in league history.Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Bank supervisors globally have a framework to assess banks’ capital, asset quality, management, earnings, liquidity and sensitivity to market risk.Mayra Rodriguez Valladares, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
-
Thanks to its large size and exceptional sensitivity, DECam has provided astronomers with unprecedented insights into these regions of space.Victoria Corless, Space.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The intricate subtleties and emotional expressiveness of the film’s lions were pushed to new levels.Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
-
This was a crystallizing moment in my teaching career: what afflicts literature, more than book banning, is this rapid loss of the ability to read for deeper meanings, to grasp subtlety, and to understand ambiguity.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
But as the rookie quarterback and his Washington Commanders prepare for Saturday’s showdown with the Detroit Lions, three men with insight into Daniels’ situation are paying attention.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
-
They were asked for insights on topics that are near and dear to travelers’ hearts, including food, nightlife, culture, affordability, livability and the overall city vibe.Karla Cripps, CNN, 16 Jan. 2025
Thesaurus Entries Near nuance
Cite this Entry
“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share