delicate

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This is a delicate, confidently imagined fiction made with the eyes of a naturalist, the heart of a believer in family, and a sensibility with room for both the Pythonesque and the Lynchian.

From Los Angeles Times

Her leadership will be defined by how she manages Japan's stagnant economy and the delicate relationship with the US, its most critical security ally, as well as China, its largest trading partner.

From BBC

Exchange the delicate, ballerina-like skating dresses with bold, modern asymmetrical designs.

From Los Angeles Times

How much to play, and how often to rest, will be a delicate balance to strike over the next few months.

From BBC

At Herat's central mosque, which is covered in blue ceramic tiles, there are delicate floral and geometric motifs created by Behzad.

From Barron's