subtlety - use in sentences

Preposition: of

  • tone: Detail is excellent and subtlety of tones in skin, highlights, and shadows is well rendered.
  • color: Under comparison, the " Photo " didn't have anything like the subtlety of colors that either of the higher settings had.
  • relationship: What is interesting is the subtlety of relationship which emerged between the two.
  • character: Neither Mash nor Tammy have quite the subtlety of character that makes the other characters so appealing.
  • music: Here the choir of Selwyn, Cambridge really bring out the heart and the subtlety of this remarkable music.

Converse of object

  • reveal: A fascinating cue like ' The Peephole ' reveals the subtlety of Herrmann's writing.
  • lack: US foreign policy is seen as lacking subtlety and nuance, and disconnected from the rest of the world.
  • remember: Remember that subtlety is stylish; you don't want to come across as overpowering with your theme.
  • understand: Finally, music at its best will help the audience understand the delicate subtlety of the storyline - the subtext.

Adjective modifier

  • metaphysical: There is much more metaphysical subtlety in the word " damn " than in the word " degeneration.
  • extraordinary: He captures the man's gradual change from confident and capable to wiser and conflicted with extraordinary subtlety.
  • psychological: In true Banachek style, each move, gesture and psychological subtlety is covered in detail.

Preposition: in

  • abundance: In short, there are many imaginative touches, and interpretative subtlety in abundance.

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