SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
nuance
noun
A subtle difference in meaning, expression, or tone.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Subtle difference
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Related words and expressions
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Usage distinction
Return to topNuance is a fine distinction in meaning, feeling, or expression; not every difference is subtle enough to be a nuance.
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See nuance in use
The translation preserves the nuance of hesitation in the original sentence.
Leila noticed a nuance in one response: a volunteer preferred the appearance of a layout but found the other easier to navigate.
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