subtle
Example Sentences
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More mature consumers are likely to stick with natural, subtler looks, she said.
From MarketWatch
A subtle color change also restored the appearance of the neoclassical “New Room,” which Washington added in the 1770s and ’80s as a grand space for entertaining, displaying art, making a statement.
While the shifting of hues had been slow and subtle before, the colors were now swirling across the egg in a way that should have been impossible.
From Literature
When Tom Brady called Seattle’s NFC Championship win over the Rams, he was also left in awe of Smith-Njigba’s subtle gifts.
Working with the same one over time will give them the chance to see subtle changes that can signal problems, Brunner says.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
