finesse

He affected an anchorman finesse in apologizing for “past mistakes” as a Ku Klux Klan leader.

The best whiskies are made with finesse and the same attention to detail and mindfulness as the finest teas or sushi.

A lot of Republican candidates are trying to finesse the establishment-Tea Party Maginot Line and be both things to all people.

Whereas the first three seasons were subtle, there is a decided lack of finesse here.

Phoenix conveys the ambiguities of his character with great finesse.

The same game of finesse was played at his own table; for there De Patinos had for some time assumed an air of civility.

Yet the word vagrant is a misnomer in this city, where economy has reached a finesse that is marvelous.

His action was simply the action of a strong, business-like, and patriotic man, forgetful of finesse.

A servant full of finesse and irreproachable in appearance, he was of the greatest service to his master.

With much finesse Duret showed this young woman the character of M. de la Baudraye in its true light.