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as in fact
a single piece of information
knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol
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as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living
a woman too fond of the niceties of urban living to even consider becoming a farmer's wife
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as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate
there's a nicety of detail in his meticulously painted landscapes
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Recent Examples of nicety
Rooms even come equipped with niceties like his and her straw hats and handwoven beach bags, and all of these are yours to keep.
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Dispensing with the annoying niceties of multilateral partnerships and foreign aid brings a kind of clarity to international relations, showing where the real muscle is, like a strip-down before a wrestling match.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
But the pizza videos show that people still yearn for that trace of meanness, that disregard for niceties — that implicit demonstration of a brutal capacity for honesty.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Those might be public niceties — unlikely given how laid-back and cheerful Nuguse appears compared to other elites — however framing this as progress is fair.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Dispensing with the annoying niceties of multilateral partnerships and foreign aid brings a kind of clarity to international relations, showing where the real muscle is, like a strip-down before a wrestling match.
—George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
But the pizza videos show that people still yearn for that trace of meanness, that disregard for niceties — that implicit demonstration of a brutal capacity for honesty.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Those might be public niceties — unlikely given how laid-back and cheerful Nuguse appears compared to other elites — however framing this as progress is fair.
—Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
Noun
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In fact, Demi Moore is kind of the queen of confidence these days.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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In fact, the past few years have seen a particular rise in the drag king scene on the island.—
James Factora,
Them.,
22 Apr. 2025
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That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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Just as autonomous rockets require precision systems to operate without pilots, blockchain enables systems to function without intermediaries.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Each edge of this triangle-esque tool serves a unique purpose: a smooth, long side for sweeping over wider areas like calves, arms, and thighs; a precision tip for targeted acupressure; and a ridged edge for digging into tense tissue.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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And the Chiefs have not been discussing their plans in any detail publicly.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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Retrieving this sample allowed scientists to examine the asteroid’s composition in detail.—
Patrick M. Shober,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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With the convenience of direct-from-warehouse fulfillment, customers skip the hassle of third-party delays, backorders, or vague tracking updates.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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As a staple in the Ford Fleet, the Mustang delivers comfort, convenience and power to the consumer for an excellent value.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Discuss Tools’ Trustworthiness Women tend to be more cautious about AI’s fairness and accuracy.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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By August 2025, the University must submit to the government a report—certified for accuracy—that confirms these reforms.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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Like most other public amenities, in the early and mid-20th Century, many National and State Parks were long off-limits to Black people owing to Jim Crow laws.—
Jerel Ezell,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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The airline has family-friendly amenities that are included in the original ticket price.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2025
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And sticking with the 2025 standard next year could put benefits for hundreds of thousands of Americans at risk, Ghertner said.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Hegseth pointed out that China's military has an extensive presence in the area, adding that Beijing's investments in the region are aimed at gaining military advantage and securing economic benefits.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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