subtlety

Example Sentences

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The pope will arrive by helicopter, a diplomatic subtlety that spares him from landing on French soil without actually visiting France.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Simplicity is elevated, subtlety is trashed, and complexity decried.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

It was one of the few moments in her otherwise excellent performance when subtlety gives way to silliness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

This is a subtlety of Washington that Americans weren’t taught in elementary school, and I don’t think the A.I. bots have quite figured it out.

From Slate • Feb. 16, 2026

The man laughed at Matty’s concoctions and tried to teach him, but Matty was impatient and didn’t care about the subtlety of herbs.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry