1
as in distinction
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as in sensitivity
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Recent Examples of nuance
The panel is stocked with experts who have been investigating the nuances of infant formula nutrition for years, said panel member Dr. Roger Clemens, a faculty member in the global medicine program at the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
But the overriding sense of fury reduces some of the show’s intriguing nuances, like the change in tone as the crowd goes from wanting Jesus to smile at them, to fight for them, to die for them.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The conversation about vanity projects and the conflict of interest, there’s a certain lack of nuance about that.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
There is nuance in how the tradition of unlimited debate and power sharing in the final days is observed.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 4 June 2025
But the overriding sense of fury reduces some of the show’s intriguing nuances, like the change in tone as the crowd goes from wanting Jesus to smile at them, to fight for them, to die for them.
—Matthew J. Palm, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
The conversation about vanity projects and the conflict of interest, there’s a certain lack of nuance about that.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
There is nuance in how the tradition of unlimited debate and power sharing in the final days is observed.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 June 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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Expect flavors like: Red cherries Raspberries Strawberries Sometimes a little earthiness (think mushrooms or damp forest floors in a romantic way, not a scary one) Good Pinot is all about elegance, balance, and subtlety.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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There is no room for subtlety in a successful vertical.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vulture,
5 June 2025
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The executive met with Variety ahead of the event to discuss his insights into the Kingdom’s growing role in the global animation market, Manga Productions’ distribution strategy and how homegrown talent is being nurtured through national training programs and international collaborations.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Often, this insight arose in conversation with other women, in consciousness-raising groups.—
Dayna Tortorici,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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