subtilize

"My sister is painting her bedroom walls a cheerful yellow. "

"She is borrowing my pen to fill out the form. "

"After the trial, the judge acquitted the defendant because there wasn't enough evidence to prove he committed the crime. "

"My arguments for a later curfew were based on my good grades and responsible behavior. "

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

"Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

"The artist used short, energetic brushstrokes to create the texture of the leaves on the tree. "

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

"You need to learn to be more tolerant of difference."

"The difference is subtle, but you can hear it if you listen carefully."

"We met the new captain while we were taking enemy fire and were unable to observe the niceties of formal introductions."

"The art class focused on the subtle distinctions between different shades of blue. "