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as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
had nice manners
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a cool glass of lemonade sure would be nice
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as in careful
hard to please
she's far too nice about her clothes for me to even consider giving her clothing for her birthday
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
such a nice person to have as a party guest
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the noticeably nice folding of the dinner napkins told us that we were in the home of a domestic diva
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
in those days nice people would not have been caught dead in a gambling casino
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a gentleman's club with a nice code of honor that no one can breach and still remain a member
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a nice day
a nice time
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Recent Examples of nice
After that, the team has some nice complementary pieces (Noah Philp, Alec Regula are both restricted but their cap hits won’t be massive), but no one who looks poised to take on a substantial role.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
Adjective
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Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.—
James Bandler,
ProPublica,
25 Mar. 2025
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Since then, Vance has been more careful not to deviate publicly from the president's policy position.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
Manuel Betancourt,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Webb also made a subtle tweak to his mechanics, adding movement to his back foot during his windup as opposed to remaining stationary.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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In the Hollywood Hills home designed for Netflix executive Peter Friedlander, Gille Mills establishes a subtle, playful sensibility that seeks visual harmony.—
Jessica Ritz,
Architectural Digest,
26 Mar. 2025
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The scribes of ancient Egypt were among the world’s first bureaucrats, and while scribal work was considered prestigious and honorable, a career as a scribe was also a way of evading the hardships of other forms of labor.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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Photo : Noel Kleinman/The Oppenheim Group The formal dining room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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That prompted them to seek a formal psychiatric assessment and diagnosis.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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After your salon visit, keep your color looking fresh with proper color-safe products, including a good shampoo and conditioner, like Laura Polko’s Color Protect Shampoo and Conditioner, followed by a leave-in treatment.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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