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NUANCE Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word nuance. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word nuance. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for NUANCE

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nicety
nounn
noun

• conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

refinement
nounn
noun

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• the result of improving something

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

shade
nounn
noun

• relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body

• a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color

• protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• a position of relative inferiority

• a slight amount or degree of difference

• a mental representation of some haunting experience

• a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment)

• a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view

verb

• cast a shadow over

• represent the effect of shade or shadow on

• protect from light, heat, or view

• vary slightly

• pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree

subtlety
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

distinction
nounn
noun

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

finesse
verb, nounv, n
noun

• subtly skillful handling of a situation

gradation
nounn
noun

• relative position in a graded series

• a degree of ablaut

• the act of arranging in grades

distinctions
nounn
noun

• a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

• high status importance owing to marked superiority

• a distinguishing difference between similar things or people

• an honor awarded to someone in recognition of achievement or superiority

gradations
nounn
noun

• relative position in a graded series

• a degree of ablaut

• the act of arranging in grades

nuances
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

refinements
nounn
noun

• a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

• the result of improving something

• the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

shadings
verb, nounv, n
noun

• graded markings that indicate light or shaded areas in a drawing or painting

• a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades

subtleness
nounn
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subtleties
nounn
noun

• a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

• the quality of being difficult to detect or analyze

Best Hypernyms For NUANCE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nuance, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for NICETY

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