- plural of subtlety.
subtleties
Example Sentences
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As with so much of Hofmann’s work, the subtleties of color—different greens, for example, or the red-on-brown segment that could be a fine painting on its own—make it compelling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 23, 2026
Throughout the museum, scholarship was diminished and subtleties disappeared.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2025
It’s funny because it’s not a broad stroke; they write in such subtleties.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
By hearing a victim's story in this way, the idea is it would make them conscious about subtleties such as body language and how they respond, which can influence a survivor's willingness to talk openly.
From BBC ● May 25, 2025
Lena had outlined the images in considerable detail, including subtleties of light and shade, so that the finished products looked quite accomplished.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
