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
• 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
• The men went to their place onstage without pleasantries beforehand.
  — The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2024
• The priest at first offers her pleasantries and aphorisms about dealing with suffering, but after listening to her agony, his affect changes.
  — Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 11 May 2024

Last Updated: 15 Nov 2024