subtly

Example Sentences

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“It’s like a cursed artifact that gives you great power to keep up with what’s going on, but at the cost of subtly corrupting your soul,” said the 38-year-old Providence College economics professor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Their responses can subtly highlight certain viewpoints while minimizing others, often without users realizing it.

From Salon

"The constant bouncing of the pickleball is not only annoying but also subtly triggers stress, disrupts sleep, and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease," according to state-run VTC News website.

From Barron's

Armed with a cut of the film, pillared by the songs he wrote and arranged, Blumberg crafted a score that subtly teed up song melodies and established a sense of spiritual trance.

From Los Angeles Times

Now both aged 60, Brydon said the tone of their conversations had subtly shifted.

From BBC