Examples of 'subtlety' in a sentence

Meaning of "subtlety"

subtlety (noun): A delicate or nuanced quality in something, often referring to a small detail, gesture, or aspect that is not immediately obvious but adds depth or significance
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  • The quality of being subtle.
  • The quality of being scarcely noticeable or difficult to discern.
  • The quality of being done in a clever way that is not obvious or not direct; the quality of being carefully thought out.
  • The quality of being able to achieve one's aims through clever, delicate or indirect methods.

How to use "subtlety" in a sentence

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Subtlety marks every dimension of this combination.
I need all my subtlety for the trout.
Subtlety is not one of our strong points.
There is a beauty and subtlety in seeing that.
And subtlety is not his strong suit.
You have got the subtlety of a bullfrog.
Subtlety is not exactly your strong suit.
A film of great subtlety about a sensitive subject.
Subtlety has never been your strong suit.
You have the subtlety of a monster truck.
Subtlety has kind of had its day.
You have the subtlety of a hand grenade.
Subtlety is really not your strong suit.
She has the subtlety of a stalking troll.
Subtlety is surely not his strong suit.

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There was no effort at subtlety in that conversation pivot.
The subtlety above is frequently a source of confusion.
When sport and subtlety go hand in hand.
By subtlety and ambush and cruel arts.
There is all the subtlety of his art.
I see subtlety ai not your strong suit.
You have got to work on your subtlety.
Their subtlety of modeling is often remarked upon.
He has no patience for subtlety or delicate phrasing.
The subtlety of your plan eludes me so far.
No one could ever accuse you of subtlety.
I see subtlety is not your strong point.
This is not the time for subtlety.
The subtlety is how to limit the risk.
But the time for subtlety is over.
Subtlety and complexity in practice and performance.
Psychology takes subtlety and a subjective analysis.
Maybe my last request was too mired in subtlety.
And in that subtlety of your shelf is storyline.
The orders were given with great subtlety.
Finesse and subtlety are major elements of dominance.
The colour is too bright for my subtlety.
A little more subtlety would have been welcome.
I had no idea there was so much subtlety involved.
Here the subtlety of the serpent appeared.
This guy understands nothing about subtlety.
Some nuance and subtlety would be appreciated.
But it will require subterfuge and subtlety.
A bit more subtlety would have been welcome.
A lot of people did not pick up on that subtlety.
Fabrics are subtlety elevated with imperfected novelty.
There you see the crude subtlety.
The result was subtlety but not wisdom.
Is not a job that calls for subtlety.
Vigilance and subtlety should be our mantra.

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