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[ noun ] a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Examples

"without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor" "don't argue about shades of meaning"

Used in print

(Stephen Longstreet, Eagles Where I Walk....)

Time plays an essential part in our mortality , and suddenly for no reason he could imagine ( or admit ) the image of Peg laughing filled his mind - so desirable , so lusty , so full of nuances of pleasure and joy .

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