subtle
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The clips are garish and not subtle at all - but that hasn't put a dent in how vigorously people are sharing and commenting on them.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
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
Many companies have already been in their unofficial “quiet period” for weeks so even subtle messages to the investor community are frowned upon.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
Software vulnerabilities exposed by Mythos were often subtle and difficult to detect without AI, according to Anthropic.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
What if this were all a subtle trap?
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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