Subtle
adjective
Not immediately obvious or noticeable.
There's a subtle difference between these two plans.
Often appears as...
- subtle difference
- subtle changes
adjective
Clever and indirect.
He's a subtle thinker.
Often appears as...
- subtle thinker
- subtle approach
adjective
Delicate or refined.
The wine has a subtle flavor.
Often appears as...
- subtle flavor
- subtle aroma
adjective
Not immediately obvious or noticeable.
There's a subtle difference between these two plans.
Often appears as...
- subtle difference
- subtle changes
adjective
Clever and indirect.
He's a subtle thinker.
Often appears as...
- subtle thinker
- subtle approach
adjective
Delicate or refined.
The wine has a subtle flavor.
Often appears as...
- subtle flavor
- subtle aroma
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Missed
Look out for context clues to spot the 'subtle' details that are not immediately obvious.
His subtle nod was a sign of approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Impact
'Subtle' often implies an effect that is powerful but not flashy or showy.
Her subtle influence on the project was significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Understanding 'subtle' may require paying close attention to fine details.
The subtle pattern on the fabric was beautiful.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Missed
Look out for context clues to spot the 'subtle' details that are not immediately obvious.
His subtle nod was a sign of approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Impact
'Subtle' often implies an effect that is powerful but not flashy or showy.
Her subtle influence on the project was significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Understanding 'subtle' may require paying close attention to fine details.
The subtle pattern on the fabric was beautiful.
Pro Tip 1/3Easily Missed
Look out for context clues to spot the 'subtle' details that are not immediately obvious.
His subtle nod was a sign of approval.
Pro Tip 2/3Quiet Impact
'Subtle' often implies an effect that is powerful but not flashy or showy.
Her subtle influence on the project was significant.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Understanding 'subtle' may require paying close attention to fine details.
The subtle pattern on the fabric was beautiful.
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What is fat? - George...
and it's subtle differences in the structures of these chains that determine whether a fat is, let's say, solid or liquid; whether or not it goes rancid quickly; and, most importantly, how good or how bad it is for you. Let's take a look at some of these differences. One is length. Fatty acids can be short or long. Another, more important difference
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How to spot a liar PIPE...
is they come in and in very subtle ways over the course of several hours, they will ask that person to tell that story backwards, and then they'll watch them squirm, and track which questions produce the highest volume of deceptive tells. Why do they do that? Well, we all do the same thing. We rehearse our words, but we rarely rehearse our gestures.
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The science of symmetry...
If you are artistically inclined, you might think of the subtle modulations of a Mozart concerto, or the effortless poise of a prima ballerina. When used in every day life, the word symmetry represents vague notions of beauty, harmony and balance. In math and science, symmetry has a different,
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Global Warming 101 PIPE...
climate models predict subtle changes others forecast rising sea levels which could flood coastal areas around the world weather patterns could change making hurricanes more frequent severe droughts could become more common in warm areas and species unable to adapt
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Is marijuana bad for...
or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if use stops. There are more subtle forms of marijuana withdrawal, though, including sleep disturbances, irritability, and depressed mood, which pass within a few weeks of stopping use. So is marijuana bad for your brain?
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Incredible Orangutan...
aces was a bit more subtle but i think still convincing haze's capacity to recognize himself as well as long-lost friends shows that orangutans are far more aware than previously thought it's hoped that one day even the orphaned orangutans raised in forest
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5 ways to kill your...
No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process. Three, and it's very subtle but very
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How to disrupt...
many others in a male-dominated world that's bent on reminding us and subtle Buscher ways of our place in society I also figured out that for most if not all of my lives I've been difficult I'm going to talk to
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Can you really tell if a...
we can reveal people's hidden emotions. Unfortunately, such emotion-related facial blood flow changes are too subtle to detect by our naked eye. So to help us reveal people's facial emotions,
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Elephant Family Reunion...
subtle and if you know the individuals then you can predict them by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to
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What is fat? - George...
and it's subtle differences in the structures of these chains that determine whether a fat is, let's say, solid or liquid; whether or not it goes rancid quickly; and, most importantly, how good or how bad it is for you. Let's take a look at some of these differences. One is length. Fatty acids can be short or long. Another, more important difference
Video examples
How to spot a liar PIPE...
is they come in and in very subtle ways over the course of several hours, they will ask that person to tell that story backwards, and then they'll watch them squirm, and track which questions produce the highest volume of deceptive tells. Why do they do that? Well, we all do the same thing. We rehearse our words, but we rarely rehearse our gestures.
Video examples
The science of symmetry...
If you are artistically inclined, you might think of the subtle modulations of a Mozart concerto, or the effortless poise of a prima ballerina. When used in every day life, the word symmetry represents vague notions of beauty, harmony and balance. In math and science, symmetry has a different,
Video examples
Global Warming 101 PIPE...
climate models predict subtle changes others forecast rising sea levels which could flood coastal areas around the world weather patterns could change making hurricanes more frequent severe droughts could become more common in warm areas and species unable to adapt
Video examples
Is marijuana bad for...
or life-threatening withdrawal symptoms if use stops. There are more subtle forms of marijuana withdrawal, though, including sleep disturbances, irritability, and depressed mood, which pass within a few weeks of stopping use. So is marijuana bad for your brain?
Video examples
Incredible Orangutan...
aces was a bit more subtle but i think still convincing haze's capacity to recognize himself as well as long-lost friends shows that orangutans are far more aware than previously thought it's hoped that one day even the orphaned orangutans raised in forest
Video examples
5 ways to kill your...
No one else has the perfect answers for your life. And you need to keep picking those decisions, right? The pipes are infinite and you're going to bump your head, and it's a part of the process. Three, and it's very subtle but very
Video examples
How to disrupt...
many others in a male-dominated world that's bent on reminding us and subtle Buscher ways of our place in society I also figured out that for most if not all of my lives I've been difficult I'm going to talk to
Video examples
Can you really tell if a...
we can reveal people's hidden emotions. Unfortunately, such emotion-related facial blood flow changes are too subtle to detect by our naked eye. So to help us reveal people's facial emotions,
Video examples
Elephant Family Reunion...
subtle and if you know the individuals then you can predict them by understanding these relationships andrea's made an important discovery in the forest beyond the by it's rare to
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Quote examples
Josh Barnett
American Mixed Martial Artist
There are a lot of subtle things that are very, very important in wrestling, and to pick those up just takes time and experience. The only way that I really feel is best to do that is to go on the road. I learned every day by showing up early and leaving late.
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Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
I learned little by little. I learned how to draw. I learned how to tell the difference in the quality of fabrics - the subtle differences. I started with collections for men. So my first collection for women was deeply inspired by male roles.
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Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.
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Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
A plate of food has to have balance. For example, a mild fish like skate mustn't be overwhelmed by the side dishes. They should have personality and color, but they also have to be subtle.
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Jello Biafra
American Musician
I've never been a big fan of subtle art. I like art that gets deep into my head and starts my brain spinning with new ideas and inspiration and my whole body is full of energy.
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Woodrow Wilson
American President
The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.
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Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Justice and truth are too such subtle points that our tools are too blunt to touch them accurately.
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Luke Rockhold
American Athlete
I think it's important to be subtle, sweet, and powerful.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
I was the most subtle person in the world.
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Josh Barnett
American Mixed Martial Artist
There are a lot of subtle things that are very, very important in wrestling, and to pick those up just takes time and experience. The only way that I really feel is best to do that is to go on the road. I learned every day by showing up early and leaving late.
Quote examples
Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
I learned little by little. I learned how to draw. I learned how to tell the difference in the quality of fabrics - the subtle differences. I started with collections for men. So my first collection for women was deeply inspired by male roles.
Quote examples
Harvey Mackay
American Businessman
None of us got to where we are alone. Whether the assistance we received was obvious or subtle, acknowledging someone's help is a big part of understanding the importance of saying thank you.
Quote examples
Geoffrey Zakarian
American Chef
A plate of food has to have balance. For example, a mild fish like skate mustn't be overwhelmed by the side dishes. They should have personality and color, but they also have to be subtle.
Quote examples
Jello Biafra
American Musician
I've never been a big fan of subtle art. I like art that gets deep into my head and starts my brain spinning with new ideas and inspiration and my whole body is full of energy.
Quote examples
Woodrow Wilson
American President
The method of political science is the interpretation of life; its instrument is insight, a nice understanding of subtle, unformulated conditions.
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George Foreman
American Boxer
Forgiveness is that subtle thread that binds both love and friendship. Without forgiveness, you may not even have a child one day.
Quote examples
Blaise Pascal
French Philosopher
Justice and truth are too such subtle points that our tools are too blunt to touch them accurately.
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Luke Rockhold
American Athlete
I think it's important to be subtle, sweet, and powerful.
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Quincy Jones
American Musician
I was the most subtle person in the world.
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