Nuance

n.	1.	A shade of difference; a delicate gradation.
	2.	A small difference in meaning, significance, or expression.

Noun

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nuance - a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning" Synonyms: subtlety, nicety, refinement, shade

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