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nuance

[noo-ahns, nyoo-, noo-ahns, nyoo-, ny-ahns]

noun

plural

nuances 
  1. a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.

    Synonyms: , , , ,
  2. a very slight difference or variation in color or tone.



verb (used with object)

nuanced, nuancing 
  1. to give nuance to; to color.

    She carefully nuanced her words, to put a positive spin on the situation.

nuance

/ njuːˈɑːns, ˈnjuːɑːns /

noun

  1. a subtle difference in colour, meaning, tone, etc; a shade or graduation

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. to give subtle differences to

    carefully nuanced words

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

nuance

  1. A fine shade of meaning: “I liked the film, but I know I missed some of its nuances.”

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nuanced adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nuance1

First recorded in 1775–85; from French: “shade, hue,” equivalent to nu(er) “to shade” (literally, “to cloud”), from unattested Vulgar Latin ū, derivative of unattested ū, for Latin ūŧ “cloud”) + -ance noun suffix; -ance
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of nuance1

C18: from French, from nuer to show light and shade, ultimately from Latin ūŧ a cloud
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“Once a new taste captures the public's interest, there's an incredible drive to explore its nuances in depth. Chocolate has recently captured that attention, leading to widespread experimentation and a vibrant chocolate scene.”

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The nuanced reshaping of his head and his body was intentional: an effort to make him blend into a photorealistic world.

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Terry is written in such a dynamic way, in such a nuanced way and really such a generous way.

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He suggested “those two nuances are just not compatible with activism among these groups,” referring to those who attempt to position themselves on the "right side" of public opinion.

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By the time she heard about Sugar Hill and its famous inhabitants, Lurie was ready to take on a more nuanced challenge.

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