- plural of subtlety.
subtleties
Example Sentences
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The Polish nobility, for instance, is portrayed as not so noble, which blurs the line between invaders and oppressors; any subtleties to be discerned between the languages spoken were probably swallowed up in the subtitles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
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
“When we started talking with Oscar, he came in with his Prince stuff. When you look at his performance, you see all those subtleties, the physicality, the swagger.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 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
The subtleties within his hair blended so softly, yet created strong variation.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
