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   nu·ance

   /ˈno͞oˌäns/

   noun

   • 1. a subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or sound: "the nuances of facial expression and body language"

   verb

   • 1. give nuances to: "the effect of the music is nuanced by the social situation of listeners"

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French, ‘shade, subtlety’, from nuer ‘to shade’, based on Latin nubes ‘cloud’.

   Scrabble Points: 8

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › nuanceNuance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of NUANCE is a subtle distinction or variation. How to use nuance in a sentence. Did you know? Nuance: So Subtle You Might Miss It

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNUANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   NUANCE definition: 1. a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.: 2. a very slight difference in…. Learn more.

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   Nuance definition: a subtle difference or distinction in expression, meaning, response, etc.. See examples of NUANCE used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › nuanceNuance - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Use nuance to refer to a very small difference in color, meaning, or feeling. What makes singers brilliant is not how loud they can sing a note, but how many nuances they can evoke through their approach.

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   NUANCE meaning: 1. a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound, etc.: 2. a very slight difference in…. Learn more.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › nuanceNuance - definition of nuance by The Free Dictionary

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   1. A subtle or slight degree of difference, as in meaning, feeling, or tone; a gradation. 2. Expression or appreciation of subtle shades of meaning, feeling, or tone: a rich artistic performance, full of nuance. tr.v. nu·anced, nu·anc·ing, nu·anc·es.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishNUANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A nuance is a small difference in sound, feeling, appearance, or meaning. We can use our eyes and facial expressions to communicate virtually every subtle nuance of emotion there is. American English : nuance / ˈnuɑns /