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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
used subtle methods of persuasion
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as in nice
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the subtle strokes of the painter's brush
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as in exquisite
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
a subtle suggestion of the Near East in the soup's flavoring
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Recent Examples of subtle
But Welker and Gelles have also made changes to the show, some subtle, some not, meant to reorient it to the media environment that is, not the one that was, or that some in TV news wish to be.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The actress and advocate wore a brown column dress with a halter neckline and subtle cutout on the bodice of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet equally impactful, though often overlooked, are the subtle, everyday micro-decisions that shape the quality and longevity of a relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Jolie complemented her new red carpet look with drop earrings, bold red lipstick and subtle eye makeup, with just a dash of eyeshadow and black eyeliner.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024
The actress and advocate wore a brown column dress with a halter neckline and subtle cutout on the bodice of the dress.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
Yet equally impactful, though often overlooked, are the subtle, everyday micro-decisions that shape the quality and longevity of a relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
Jolie complemented her new red carpet look with drop earrings, bold red lipstick and subtle eye makeup, with just a dash of eyeshadow and black eyeliner.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Oct. 2024
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Streaming on Netflix netflix Agatha All Along Headed up by WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer, Agatha All Along revisits the nosey neighbor and titular cunning witch (played deliciously by Kathryn Hahn) as she’s knocked out of her trance and seeks to regain her powers.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
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Besides being cunning and highly opinionated, Paddy is also rather physically imposing.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
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The panel's high refresh rate is also a nice touch, with a peak 120Hz for gaming and media creation.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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His work garnered him a few nicknames, more followers and a nice pay bump.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Carmello, a three-time Tony nominee, delivers an exquisite performance, equal parts gawky and wise, a tender-hearted girl feeling every slight but also always slightly above the fray.Karen D'Souza, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Mind Games came onto the scene with a roar, introducing 10 exquisite extraits with its Artisan Collection.Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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The smallest monkey in the world, these cute critters weigh in at just over 4 ounces.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Boots and Barkley Wave Scratcher ($15) from Target is not as cute, but my cats love it.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Amid that delicate task, the central bank could fall under an uncomfortable political spotlight should Trump follow his previous pattern of publicly attacking Fed Chair Jerome Powell.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Navigating this landscape requires a delicate balance, especially as consumers increasingly expect fast, seamless service.Gary Drenik, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The food at the elegant Waterside Restaurant, whose walls, carpets and curtains are appealingly decorated with wavy designs, is top-notch.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can turn any living space into an elegant oasis — even if it’s decorated with Legos.Clara McMahon, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The slick exterior is undeniably a showstopper, but what’s under the hood is intended to be just as impressive.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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Rose Namajunas dominated Erin Blanchfield in the first two rounds with her slick boxing.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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But, in the final moments of season 5, episode 6, it is revealed that while Nancy's lump was fine, the same could not be said for Tommy, who got tested in solidarity.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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While his mom and dad knew something was wrong, doctors said Elijah was fine — then he was diagnosed with a brain tumor.Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Subtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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