Sentence examples for a subtle bow from inspiring English sources

But the star of the show is the theme, which may or may not be a subtle bow from the constructor.

Some experts on China's Internet censorship say that in releasing Mr. Du recently, the government may have been making a subtle bow to China's own domestic public opinion, as expressed through online communication and debate.

Nearly everything is pink – the walls, the ceiling, the wraparound banquettes – and details both subtle (bow-shaped frames on the back of the bar stools) and not-so-subtle (a massive illuminated Hello Kitty outline backing the bar) drive home the theme in a surprisingly sleek, modern fashion.

A subtle signal?

Iranians are a subtle people.

It's a subtle influence.

There is a subtle difference".

Take a subtle approach.

Use a subtle background.

Have a subtle 'do.

Add a subtle scent.