subtly
Example Sentences
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"The constant bouncing of the pickleball is not only annoying but also subtly triggers stress, disrupts sleep, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease," according to state-run VTC News website.
From Barron's
Armed with a cut of the film, pillared by the songs he wrote and arranged, Blumberg crafted a score that subtly teed up song melodies and established a sense of spiritual trance.
From Los Angeles Times
Now both aged 60, Brydon said the tone of their conversations had subtly shifted.
From BBC
He also subtly offered a radical statement: Latinos don’t just belong in this country, they’re essential.
From Los Angeles Times
Mr. Todd’s narrative begins as a police-procedural but subtly transforms into a tale of personal redemption and a poignant Christmas story.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
