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nuances

SayNYOO-ahns-izUS/ˈnju.ɑns.ɪz/UK/ˈnjuː.ɑːns.ɪz/AUS/ˈnjʉː.ɐːns.ɪz/

2 meanings of nuances

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  1. 1
    noun
    Plural of nuance.

    A good translator captures the nuances that a word-for-word version would lose.

    The critic praised the actor for the quiet nuances of his performance.

  2. 2
    verb
    Third-person singular simple present indicative of nuance.

    The revised report nuances its earlier claim, admitting that the results vary by region.

    A skilled pianist nuances each phrase so that no two repeats sound quite alike.

nuances is a form of nuance

nuance, noun: A subtle difference in meaning, expression, tone, or feeling; subtlety, or attention to fine distinctions. Full entry

Forms
nuancenuances plural
Spelling
nuance → nuances: add -s
Sound
The ending sounds like /ɪz/, an extra syllable.

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