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Nuance

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈnjuː.ɑːns

Definitions

  1. A minor distinction.
  2. Subtlety or fine detail.

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Examples

“hidden nuances”
“Understanding the basics is easy, but appreciating the nuances takes years.”
“[…] the richer our collections become⟳, the more numerous are the proofs that all is more or less shaded (nuance), that the remarkable differences become⟳ obliterated […]”
“It’s a miracle Lindsey Graham has met the concept of nuance. And this is the man who once warned “the world is literally about to blow⟳ up.” So you’re not dealing with someone who likes to dabble with grey areas.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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