subtle
Example Sentences
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“Just when you think the flavor has fully revealed itself, you discover a subtle hint of citrus at the finish that really pleases the palate.”
From Salon
Called AlphaGenome, the model could help scientists discover why subtle differences in our DNA put us at risk of conditions such as high blood pressure, dementia and obesity.
From BBC
This means the pseudogap is closely tied to subtle magnetic structures that persist beneath what initially appears to be disorder.
From Science Daily
“You weren’t subtle with the fabric at the lab,” she said.
From Literature
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Wunmi Mosaku’s performance in “Sinners” was subtle, yet extremely affecting, as evidenced by the fan edits, fan accounts, and viewer analyses that emerged in the film’s wake.
From Salon
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.