nuance
noun
a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.
nuances
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pluralof nuance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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This keeps the focus on the nuances and subtleties of Hemphill’s work.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
This, of course, has its own nuances — a case-by-case basis depending on the severity of the artist’s wrongdoings — but being a functional adult means learning to measure your own integrity.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
It’s going to take me years to become fluent in all the nuances of the sport.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
Autistic people of all genders often struggle with nuances of social communication like decoding nonverbal cues, identifying shifts in tone or asking reciprocal questions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
“I taught her that particular trick. I do not think she understood the nuances of it, but it appears she performed fine regardless. Do you feel unsteady at all?”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
