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July 14, 2025

Word of the Day: Nuance

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Word of the Day
: July 14, 2025

\NOO-ahnss\ noun

What It Means

A nuance is a very small difference in something, such as color, tone, meaning, etc.

// Amy’s musical ear makes it easy for her to detect the subtle nuances in sampled music.

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