subtleties

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By simply telling us that compassion is possible without depicting the subtleties of human growth, “I Swear” functions more like an educational drama than a portrait of how to make real-life change.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Because his commentary revolved around the subtleties of their texts, the discussion only began to make sense if you had read them with greater attention than seemed necessary in any other course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

Throughout the museum, scholarship was diminished and subtleties disappeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

By hearing a victim's story in this way, the idea is it would make them conscious about subtleties such as body language and how they respond, which can influence a survivor's willingness to talk openly.

From BBC • May 25, 2025

My mom isn’t always the best at picking up on my subtleties, but she knows that “mother” equals annoyed.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed