nuances
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pluralof nuance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
nuancenouna subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
Example Sentences
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Protecting houses of worship was work I helped begin under New York Mayor Eric Adams, and I understand the nuances of crafting legislation that can win the widest support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
There are nuances to VIX futures and options, and their corresponding ETFs and ETNs, that many traders do not fully understand.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
One of the impacts of this is that small nuances of driving can have a disproportionately large impact on energy availability.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Flattening these nuances into a single feature film would be impossible.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
Clearly the nuances of my interaction with Fatty Bolger, the World’s Most Boring Hobbit, were lost on Charles Apatan.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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