subtly different
Frequency: 6.06.1 per million words
Indicates a difference that is not obvious.
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Examples (10)
- The tune returns in a subtly different guise.
- The two paintings look identical at first glance, but their color palettes are subtly different.
- The chef's new recipe is subtly different from the original, with a hint of cinnamon.
- The two words have subtly different connotations that only a native speaker might notice.
- After his trip abroad, he seemed subtly different, more confident and worldly.
- The latest model is only subtly different from last year's, with minor software improvements.
- Their political views are subtly different, though they belong to the same party.
- The final product will be subtly different from the prototype we showed you.
- I noticed that her performance was subtly different each night she was on stage.
- The genetic makeup of the two subspecies is subtly different, leading to variations in their markings.