Definitions

nuance

[noo-ahns, nyoo-, noo-ahns, nyoo-, ny-ahns] / ˈnu ɑns, ˈnyu-, nuˈɑns, nyu-, nüˈɑ̃s /

NOUN

slight difference; shading

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinction gradation hint implication nicety refinement subtlety

STRONG

dash degree shade shadow suggestion suspicion tinge touch trace

WEAK

soupçon

Antonyms

STRONG

brightness information light lot

Example Sentences

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The orchestra, which has taken a great liking to me, is very efficient, and possesses great skill and fairly quick intelligence, but it is quite spoilt as regards expression; there is no PIANO, no NUANCE.

From Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt — Volume 2 by Hueffer, Francis

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