Navigating the Nuances of Japanese Synonyms

I've been reflecting on how synonym nuances change a sentence's feel. For example, when observing a local 町並み, the choice of words for 'atmosphere' varies. I'm also looking into the emotional weight of 打撃 compared to simpler terms for 'shock.' It's similar to how 有無 functions in formal contexts; the presence or absence of a nuance changes everything. How do you approach these subtle differences?