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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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
She only started adding salt to her porridge ahead of the competition, but quickly realised it "really brings out the nuances and different aromas".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 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
I answered that it was strained, that it attributed nuances to the various conflicting commentaries that were not there, and that, therefore, it really was not a reconciliation at all.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
