Faint
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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It's pretty subtle (as in, you might not notice it unless you pay close attention), but Mugen has some very slight stubble and the faint beginnings of a mustache throughout Samurai Champloo.
Source: Perma-Stubble -
It tastes like wine, with subtle overtones of wine, and also a faint aftertaste of wine.
Source: Sommelier Speak - Name's the Same: Played for Laughs when Pondus gave Jocke a subtle Damned by Faint Praise moment because of his lousy guitar skills (and horrible singing).
Source: Comic Strip / Pondus
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