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Recent Examples of subtle And while a cat-eye might feel outside your comfort zone, this pair is subtle, sleek, and universally flattering. Iman Balagam, Glamour, 5 June 2025 Saoirse could be totally feral and go so high, and then be so subtle and go there in a very real way with all those emotions. Chris Willman, Variety, 5 June 2025 Initially the perfumes were typically subtle and muted, but the perfumes have gotten bigger, more floral and juicier. Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025 It’s characterized by bright, zesty hues, airy linens, wicker accents, and a subtle Mediterranean influence. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for subtle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subtle
Adjective
  • Hawkins knows exactly how to play Laura’s cheery psychopathy and cunning cruelties, and Wong, in her first film role, gives Piper a spirited independence.
    Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times, 29 May 2025
  • Rigg’s voice is sharp and engrossing, her characters cunning but affable.
    Isle McElroy, Vulture, 21 May 2025
Adjective
  • From the outside, Lyons’s house is a textbook Baltimore row home with a modest porch made for relaxing on a nice day or having a smoke while you people-watch.
    Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 28 May 2025
  • Wilson completed a pass to Dee Eskridge, who made a nice one-handed catch with cornerback Kendall Sheffield in coverage.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Cannes Film Festival is also where these categories flourish in visibility, especially the high jewelry, which has used the high-profile event to promote their exquisite and expensive creations on the Red Carpet.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • And Diane de Poitiers, reputed to be the most beautiful woman in 16th-century France, drank gold to preserve her exquisite looks, the Botox of the Renaissance.
    Sean Kingsley, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
Adjective
  • The knotted fabric straps have an elevated look, making these cute enough to wear with your favorite sundresses and skirts.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
  • In addition to pool and beach looks, these slides look cute with baggy jeans and graphic tank tops, flowy midi dresses, and two-piece linen sets.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The floral motifs created a garden of light against the shimmering teal backdrop for a dramatic, yet delicate look.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
  • Lorenza Rosé, $23 Year after year, the Lorenza team produces a rosé that's both light and delicate while still being chock-full of flavor and personality.
    Seth Eli Barlow, Arkansas Online, 27 May 2025
Adjective
  • And Just Like That… is, for lack of a more elegant term, so goddamn weird this season.
    Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 6 June 2025
  • The newest model continues to fuse advanced materials with Japanese craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology to create a timepiece that is durable, precise and elegant.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • That’s when Timothy Olyphant shows up as Clark Ross, a slick golf legend who has the clout, money and cunning to undercut Stick and make Santi his own protegé.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 4 June 2025
  • The companies breaking through aren’t the ones with the slickest campaigns or splashiest features.
    Kristin Russel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
  • In any case, for the other guests, the tripping goes fine.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 May 2025
  • Surrounded by monumental works from celebrated contemporary artists like Ai Weiwei and Jaume Plensa, Biggers’ piece contributes to The Donum Collection’s vision: a harmonious blend of fine wine, sustainable farming, and transformative art.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 28 May 2025

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“Subtle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subtle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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