subtle

Example Sentences

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Cardamom carries a subtle floral note and a quiet citrus edge that sharpens the cinnamon without competing with it.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The findings highlight the importance of chemistry expertise in microplastics research, especially when it comes to identifying subtle differences between materials.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

As the sun sank, neighbors began banging spoons on metal pots from inside their homes, the subtle but unmistakable clank of government protests.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

If one looks carefully, its move could be a subtle dig at Tesla and Elon Musk.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A subtle sweetness at the edges of the cold.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern