subtle
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While an object’s orbital path around the Sun can be found in a short number of years, any gravitational effects probably need four to five orbits to notice any subtle changes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
I decided to split the difference with a roomy pair that left a subtle gap behind my heel.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
When the beans arrive in Whalsay, they are a light green colour with a subtle, earthy aroma.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
It prepared risk summaries on stocks that factored in such things as related-party transactions and past misdeeds among executives or subtle changes to accounting policies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“It’s not like they were subtle about it. And it’s not my job to lie for them.”
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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