How to Use pleasantry in a Sentence
pleasantry
noun-
Highs should get to the low-to-mid 70s, so enjoy the last of this stretch of pleasantry.
— Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2020 -
For now, the next steps in the whirlwind process will be pleasantries.
— Gregg Re, Fox News, 10 July 2018 -
Most Q&As bore us—stiff, formal things full of pleasantries and PR.
— Wired Staff, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2023 -
Shed are the pleasantries and the uncomfortable pants of the evening prior.
— Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 18 Nov. 2023 -
Ortiz exchanged brief pleasantries with the fan and shook his hand.
— Emily Sweeney, BostonGlobe.com, 10 June 2019 -
The two were quick to exchange pleasantries, first on the turf and later on social media.
— Shawn McFarland, courant.com, 29 June 2018 -
The first rule about dealing with dumb remarks is to refuse to accept them as mere pleasantries.
— Judith Martin, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2019 -
When the match ended, Horan and van de Donk exchanged pleasantries and hugged.
— Sean Gregory, Time, 27 July 2023 -
Normally, this would not be the time for pleasantries, but Rick smirks anyway.
— Laura Bradley, HWD, 12 Feb. 2017 -
Imagine all the pleasantries of a relaxing summer afternoon- including the smell of the park and the flowers.
— Olivia Rassow, ELLE Decor, 3 July 2014 -
Though his bullish demeanor loomed large, Roy had soft spots for life’s simple pleasantries.
— Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2023 -
What's clear is Stephenson isn't trying to be friends, or exchange pleasantries with James any time soon.
— J. Michael, Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2018 -
Both the coffee meeting and the phone call were just exchange of pleasantries, Archer told lawmakers.
— Mike Levine, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2023 -
Try simple pleasantries: say hello or nod when passing them in the halls and say goodnight when leaving for the day.
— Peter Jones, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2017 -
An attempt to directly involve Woods in the project never got past the pleasantry phase.
— Chris Brodeur, courant.com, 19 Apr. 2018 -
Safer streets, high-class restaurants and simple pleasantries have emerged in recent years.
— Morgan Fischer, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024 -
The nighttime pleasantries continued until the wee hours as some were hoping for a visit from the Green Fairy.
— Maria Ward, Vogue, 26 July 2019 -
The contestants were welcomed to the game, said their pleasantries, and Yam Yam offered to hold anyone's puke should there be a reason to do that.
— Dalton Ross, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2023 -
Their light, harmony-laden fare evokes blue-sky airiness, front-porch pleasantries and all-ages barn dances.
— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2024 -
The last person to leave was Jared Kushner, who also stood by my chair and exchanged pleasantries with me.
— Leada Gore, AL.com, 8 June 2017 -
The last person to leave was Jared Kushner, who also stood by my chair and exchanged pleasantries with me.
— Jeremy Stahl, Slate Magazine, 20 July 2017 -
Some landscaping outside, trees planted in front of the building, even gave it an air of false pleasantry.
— San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2020 -
The dialogue crackles with anger; even the simplest exchanges seem brusque, testy, drained of the usual pleasantries.
— Justin Chang, latimes.com, 2 Nov. 2017 -
The next morning, after the two exchanged brief pleasantries, Harvey recalls, Meyer cut right to the chase.
— Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, 26 July 2019 -
Later, at the meeting, the two exchanged more pleasantries, and Mr. Sechin offered Mr. Ulyukayev a gift basket of homemade sausages.
— Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 21 Oct. 2017 -
Typically, Bahr and the opposing head coach will shake hands, exchange pleasantries and discuss the ground rules of the home team’s field.
— Curt Hogg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 May 2018 -
Both Lynch and the former president said the chance encounter was nothing more than an exchange of pleasantries.
— Erin Kelly, USA TODAY, 12 Oct. 2017 -
But Gen Z—who are working multiple jobs just to stay afloat in the cost of living crisis—can’t afford to go along with pricey plans for the sake of pleasantries.
— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2024 -
King Charles shook hands and exchanged pleasantries with members of the public on Easter Sunday.
— Simmone Shah, TIME, 31 Mar. 2024 -
Would the two longtime adversaries spend the drive exchanging polite pleasantries about the Iberian Peninsula scenery?
— Alfredo Sosa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 July 2024
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