as in subtle
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtile
Adjective
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Arthritis in your fingers often starts with subtle changes.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025 -
The navy, white, and subtle red palette nods to the seaside and seamlessly blends into Printemps' signature French elegance.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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McLaren’s Piastri began in pole position and initially held off Verstappen before the Dutchman displayed all the brilliance, cunning and bravery that has propelled him to four world championships, holding off the brakes as long as possible and sliding around the outside on the first turn.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Unfortunately, Porsha isn’t cunning enough for this to work.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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And Luis Guzmán makes a welcome appearance as Mia’s wily Uncle Raul, whose scrapyard is a front for criminal sidelines.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Apr. 2025
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The story arc, anchored by George Bizet’s famous musical score, focuses the narrative on Don José, the Spanish soldier who falls for the wily Carmen and her charms.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Met has marshalled its lavish resources to present its first new staging of the work since 2004: hulking sets, images of artful horror, Wagnerian voices, a monster orchestra unleashing a storm of sound.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Beyond their fierce loyalty to competing luxury brands, Lawrence's artsy aesthetic favors breezy fabrics and eclectic accessories, while Stewart is a fan of structured suiting, daring haircuts, and an artful mix of masculine and feminine silhouettes.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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The moniker stuck thanks to her crafty tricks with the classroom thermostat.—
Ignacio Calderon,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Another Newsweek report revealed that some pet owners are often surprised by just how crafty their cats can be.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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My idea was not to get too trick-sy with it, to keep it at a fairly simple visual level.—
Corey S Powell,
Discover Magazine,
5 Nov. 2014
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As Halloween approaches, investors seem fearful that good credit performance may be more trick than treat.—
Telis Demos,
WSJ,
21 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Last week's finale, featuring host Scarlett Johansson and musical guest Bad Bunny, was packed with sly jokes hinting at big changes to the show's cast.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Trier and his longtime co-writer Eskil Vogt draw us in quickly to the family dynamic, establishing the sly ripples of humor that run through even the darker scenes.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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How Milwaukee replaces Lopez is going to be tricky.—
Ryan Stano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Please advise me how to navigate this tricky territory with respect and kindness.—
Judith Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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“Subtile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtile. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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