subtilty

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtilty
Noun
  • But that subtlety was lost in the script that George W. Rappleyea wrote for the controversy.
    Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • Her playing was poised and expressive throughout, favoring subtlety over drama and marked by graceful nuance.
    Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Many experts argue that transparency is not just an ethical nicety but a practical necessity for adoption in health care settings.
    Turgay Ayer, The Conversation, 11 July 2025
  • But in actuality, there’s little indication social niceties significantly improve outputs.
    Preston Fore, Fortune, 2 July 2025
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“Subtilty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtilty. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

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