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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
As application-to-person (A2P) messaging has been established as a powerful customer communication tool, software providers now face a more nuanced challenge in selecting the right type of A2P number to support their customers’ business goals.
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Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a translator, I was swept away by Puig’s perfectly nuanced, almost uncanny imitations of Argentine voices, distinct according to age, gender or class.
—Suzanne Jill Levine
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
But Glen/Glenda is still the most emotionally nuanced and good-natured of all the potential best friends on this list.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
True success may lie not merely in legislative victories but in fostering greater understanding, nuanced dialogue, and compassionate policies that support life in all its forms.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
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Aaron Alter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
As a translator, I was swept away by Puig’s perfectly nuanced, almost uncanny imitations of Argentine voices, distinct according to age, gender or class.
—Suzanne Jill Levine
june 30, Literary Hub, 30 June 2025
But Glen/Glenda is still the most emotionally nuanced and good-natured of all the potential best friends on this list.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 28 June 2025
True success may lie not merely in legislative victories but in fostering greater understanding, nuanced dialogue, and compassionate policies that support life in all its forms.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuanced
Adjective
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They are intended to reduce trauma to the scalp, may contribute to smoother recovery, and are designed to help achieve subtle, natural-looking outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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The property’s subtle musical motif reminds guests of its beginnings as a radio station, while the sunset libations at its Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar draw a regular crowd.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Where a few queens overdo the assignment, Daya’s duct-tape gown reminded that her bad-girl aesthetic still comes channeled through Daya’s exquisite taste.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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Edmund is particularly exquisite in bringing to life the layered history of a location, transporting readers through the eyes of the famous who might have stared at the same monument.—
Michael T. Luongo
July 11,
Literary Hub,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Tasters enjoyed Canada Dry’s balance of flavors, noting that its delicate citrus played well with a sharp bitter note on the back of their tongues.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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For instance, delicate fabrics like wool, silk, or linen will likely have different washing requirements than white cotton garments.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Order the celebration of summer strawberries, which includes an incredibly elegant presentation of shave ice.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Actor Andrew Garfield wore his trusty Omega De Ville Trésor, soccer star Bukayo Saka flexed a gorgeous Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa flaunted an elegant Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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“Nuanced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuanced. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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