display subtlety

Frequency: 6.99.2 per million words

To show or exhibit subtlety in one's actions or creations.

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Examples (10)

  • The artist managed to display incredible subtlety in his brushstrokes.
  • Her performance didn't display enough subtlety to convey the character's inner turmoil.
  • The diplomat's speech was carefully crafted to display political subtlety without alienating allies.
  • Even in simple tasks, he could display a surprising subtlety of technique.
  • The novel's plot does not display much subtlety, with clear heroes and villains.
  • Through her writing, she was able to display the subtlety of human emotion.
  • The chef's new dish manages to display a delicate subtlety of flavor.
  • The film's director chose not to display the violence with overt subtlety, but rather through implication.
  • He tried to display a certain subtlety in his argument, but it came across as evasive.
  • The craftsmanship of the antique furniture displays remarkable subtlety and attention to detail.