1
as in distinction
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2
as in sensitivity
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Recent Examples of nuance
Each movement that Abramović’s avatar makes has been practised by the artist in a green room over a hundred times for the technology to pick up on her nuances.
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Moore summons all her powers of nuance as Michaela’s face half-twitches, betraying at least some recognition that laying the blame at Simone’s feet isn’t particularly fair.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
This latest state-by-state trends data suggests people like fictional moms with plenty of nuance and a bit of a dark side.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 May 2025
As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Moore summons all her powers of nuance as Michaela’s face half-twitches, betraying at least some recognition that laying the blame at Simone’s feet isn’t particularly fair.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
This latest state-by-state trends data suggests people like fictional moms with plenty of nuance and a bit of a dark side.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 May 2025
As a parent herself, Turner understands the nuances of college applications firsthand.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
Noun
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Still, 70% of our business has some degree of traffic sensitivity.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 May 2025
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The band is asking for a heightened level of sensitivity.—
Lawrence Burney,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
Noun
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All nine shades are universally flattering, providing a soft, radiant flush that lasts all day, offering a perfect balance of vibrancy and subtlety.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
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Those videos were nightmare fuel, featuring shape-shifting inhumans who simply could not mimic the subtleties of eating pasta.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The project was documented for HGTV and the brothers shared behind-the-scenes insights on their YouTube channel.—
Jennifer Bradley Franklin,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Historical Odds of Positive Post-Earnings Returns for Gap Some insights on one-day (1D) post-earnings returns: There are 19 earnings data points documented over the past five years, with 14 positive and 5 negative one-day (1D) returns recorded.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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