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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While the chart below seems to show that RSI has formed a classic triple-top reversal, there are nuances that may need clarification.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
On stage you get to hear more nuances — on “Weekend Update” it’s a short segment, and I’m splitting time with Colin and guests.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
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
Careful writers pick up the nuances of words by focusing on their makeup and their contexts over the course of tens of thousands of hours of reading.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
