subtle detail

Frequency: 6.78.5 per million words

Refers to a point of information that is not obvious and may be hard to notice.

detailADJECTIVE + detail

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subtle

Examples (10)

  • The artist's painting is full of subtle details that you only notice after looking closely.
  • I appreciate the subtle detail of the stitching on this handmade leather bag.
  • The director added a subtle detail in the background that foreshadows the ending.
  • Only the most observant readers will pick up on every subtle detail the author has woven into the plot.
  • The detective's breakthrough came from a subtle detail in the witness's testimony that everyone else had missed.
  • She noticed a subtle detail in his smile that suggested he wasn't telling the whole truth.
  • It's the subtle details in the data that often lead to the biggest scientific discoveries.
  • He failed the test because he overlooked a subtle detail in the instructions.
  • A great chef understands that the difference between a good dish and an amazing one often lies in a single subtle detail.
  • Having an eye for subtle detail is a key skill for a successful graphic designer.