Examples of 'was subtle' in a sentence

Meaning of "was subtle"

was subtle: Describes something that is delicate, understated, or nuanced in its approach or appearance. This phrase is often used to characterize a form of communication, behavior, or aesthetic that is not obvious or overt

How to use "was subtle" in a sentence

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was subtle
We are lurking in a way that was subtle when it was two of us.
It was subtle and beautifully gradated in its tonality.
The ripple effect was subtle but undeniable.
Nobody ever said the subconscious was subtle.
It was subtle enough to fool you.
The transition was subtle and natural.
It was subtle but enough for me to notice.
No one said this movie was subtle.
The portrayal was subtle and relatable.
Racism was most difficult to challenge when it was subtle and hidden.
The devil was subtle in his propositions and suggestions.
Some of the pressure was subtle.
It was subtle yet very obvious.
Tom was different because he was subtle.
I was subtle but forceful.

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The moment was subtle.
He was subtle too.
The distinction was subtle.
He sure was subtle about it.
The announcement was subtle.
Change was subtle at first.
The change of title from global warming to climate change was subtle.
That was subtle.
The difference in net muscle increase between the three groups was subtle.
And it was subtle.
The relationship between the military and the royal family was subtle.
Some was subtle.
At first, the pressure on the landlords was subtle.
It was subtle as hell.
I thought it was subtle.
His singing style was subtle with beautiful use of glottal stops and variations in phrasing.
The abuse was Subtle.
The humour was subtle enough that some fans believed that Bostock was real.
Believe it or not, that was subtle for him.
That was subtle but I like what we did there.
When we were young, my deceit was subtle.
Racism was subtle.
It was subtle at first, and then it got really bad.
And it occurred over a period of time . but his development was subtle.
My own experience was subtle as I watched a rock change into an anchor.
Earliest movies, the difference between amateur and professional was subtle at best.
Well, it was subtle with its complex narrative.
Usage, The transormation was subtle but perceptible.
It was subtle at first, nand then it got really bad.
I found your present hanging on my locker. It was subtle.
If a director was subtle enough and clever enough, they got around it.
Easier than going back to separate places . That was subtle.
He sure was subtle about it . if this guy had a thing for jenna.
Somehow you knew he was bad news . It was subtle.
There was subtle stylistic development, but a very large degree of continuity in subjects and treatment.

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