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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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
Flattening these nuances into a single feature film would be impossible.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026
All four players are exceptional in their roles, playing smartly off their screen personas while exploring the nuances of the characters and their intersecting dynamics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
What she meant was rather more complex than what everyone else so eagerly understood, and her moments of unease came when she felt that she could not express these nuances.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
