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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
Andrews' nuanced design of P.L. Travers' creation is an astute, mellifluous, and delightfully intimidating creature of talent and propriety — and as the world would realize, so, too, was Andrews.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Tim Robbins, 'Mystic River' (2004) Robbins gave one of his most nuanced performances as a Boston man forever haunted by a childhood trauma in Clint Eastwood's somber neo-noir mystery.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The interlaced sub-narratives of the show’s supporting characters — and their all-too-human stumbles — further illuminate the show’s sharp but nuanced take on the wellness industry, with all of its propensity to both overpromise and provide genuine care.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Host Janice Sutherland tackles the nuanced pain points around workplace dynamics, age discrimination and the art of reinvention after 40.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
Tim Robbins, 'Mystic River' (2004) Robbins gave one of his most nuanced performances as a Boston man forever haunted by a childhood trauma in Clint Eastwood's somber neo-noir mystery.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
The interlaced sub-narratives of the show’s supporting characters — and their all-too-human stumbles — further illuminate the show’s sharp but nuanced take on the wellness industry, with all of its propensity to both overpromise and provide genuine care.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
Host Janice Sutherland tackles the nuanced pain points around workplace dynamics, age discrimination and the art of reinvention after 40.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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Superyacht designers have begun to navigate the cultural preferences of their clientele by redefining yacht interiors in subtle but significant ways.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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These devices are more precise and subtle than old fashioned metal detectors, using specific sensitivity settings and artificial intelligence to detect hidden weapons as opposed to harmless items such as keys and phones, allowing people to enter facilities with very little delay.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Timeless Brilliance environment showcased exquisite diamond jewels from the collection of heritage gem and jewelry dealer Ernst Färber, which was founded in Munich in 1692.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Red Room establishes an impressive, grand introduction to the store, and is gracefully merchandised with footwear on exquisite circular onyx tables.—
David Moin,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Human Element While technology drives these innovations, successful implementation requires a delicate balance.—
Antony Robinson,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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McGrath has been given full access to the Louis Vuitton archive, which includes vanity cases to transport delicate perfumes and cosmetics from 1854, and a range of powder compacts, brushes and mirrors seen in the 1920s.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
5 Mar. 2025
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This elegant, spare picture doesn’t hammer away at its message.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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Its lower floors featured elegant communal parlors for entertaining guests, while the upper floors housed more modest sleeping quarters.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The ability to use either an AA or AAA battery is a nice touch, giving you options for weight and battery life.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Creating comedy in which the principal characters are involved in crime does require some balance — worse criminals to contrast with the nicer ones, or a deserving or faceless target, or, as here, no other option.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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