subtle

Example Sentences

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It’s a subtle nod to the famous “choose wisely” scene from “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

It also reveals subtle, rapid changes that were previously impossible to detect.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Making your mark in this game is a subtle art, said Robert Barbera, a Johns Hopkins University economics professor who spent decades making predictions on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s a subtle shift where “treat yourself” moments — like frequent dinners out or luxury upgrades — slowly morph into consistent, insidious monthly expenses.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Retaining our humanity, cherishing our heritage, we fought the depravity of the Nazis with subtle forms of resistance.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson