nuance

noun

Definition of nuancenext
1
as in distinction
as in subtlety They studied every nuance conveyed in the painting.

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2
as in sensitivity
as in insight She had the nuance to express delicate feelings without being melodramatic.

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Recent Examples of nuance They’re customized because there are regional nuances, different moments. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 What Christopher Reeve gets so right as the Man of Steel is bringing nuance, kindness and soaring spirit to an American icon – and an alien nurtured to be the best of us. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026 While older short dramas typically went straight into intense conflict, newer productions develop the relationship between the characters more gradually and with more nuance. — Lavender Au, The Dial, 30 June 2026 Kwon moves fluidly from intimate memories of being a Korean American in Los Angeles to keen social critique, touching on body-shaming, mental health, the weight of Korea’s history, and the nuances of diaspora. — Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nuance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nuance
  1. distinction
  2. sensitivity
  3. subtlety
  4. insight
Noun
  • The film carries a further distinction as one of the first war features shot entirely in Bali.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 July 2026
  • It is earned through transparency, verification, and a clear distinction between fact, inference, and speculation.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of distinction
Noun
  • In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.
    — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
  • As the intuitive Moon enters your 7th House of Partnership, your sensitivity to commitments heightens and clear expectations matter more than charm.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026
Definition of sensitivity
Noun
  • The subtlety here is that financial stress is rarely just about money.
    — Dr. Erika Rasure, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Versace isn't one of the world's most famous fashion houses thanks to its subtlety, and the brand's swimsuits are just as bright, bold, and daring as its couture and ready-to-wear collections.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 24 June 2026
Definition of subtlety
Noun
  • Any insight into the enigma that is Warsh, the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, is of use to Wall Street and economists around the world.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • The rerelease includes exclusive insight from Leonard Maltin.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Definition of insight

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“Nuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nuance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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