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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
Most recently, on November 19, Fetterman even gave niceties to his former opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who Trump nominated to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
He is scheduled to ride to the building after meeting with Mr. Biden at the White House in the morning, a traditional nicety that Mr. Trump did not extend to Mr. Biden four years ago.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Every look is not merely a social nicety, but an exchange, a currency between two people who are communicating solely through glances no matter what their actions or words articulate.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
He is scheduled to ride to the building after meeting with Mr. Biden at the White House in the morning, a traditional nicety that Mr. Trump did not extend to Mr. Biden four years ago.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Every look is not merely a social nicety, but an exchange, a currency between two people who are communicating solely through glances no matter what their actions or words articulate.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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In fact, most international relations literature on cooperation finds a key role for enforcement mechanisms, assurance, and threats of punishment.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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In fact, an IRS employee can’t even use the system to browse their own data.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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This luxury resort, set in the tranquil countryside, is your gateway to surprising epicurean adventures as well.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mike White’s Emmy Award-winning The White Lotus has returned for its third season, taking viewers to a new luxury resort, this time in Thailand.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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In a field where precision meets purpose, leadership excellence ensures not only project success but also advances in patient care and innovation.—
Sivakumar Ramakrishnan,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In a field where precision can make the difference between a modest payout and a landmark settlement, AcroDocz provides a competitive edge that reshapes the way legal professionals approach case evaluation and strategy.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The details of the bills are still being negotiated by stakeholders, state legislators said during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the Los Angeles headquarters of the Screen Actors Guild — American Federation of Television and Radio Artists.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The release, granted to Tyree Smith following a hearing before the state Psychiatric Security Review Board, made headlines around the world as details of the horrific killing spread.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2025
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In this cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where tranquility and privacy are ubiquitous, a lifestyle rich in modern conveniences is increasingly drawing the world’s billionaires.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The end of the virtual queues can allow the many guests to line up at their convenience, potentially reshaping crowd patterns at EPCOT and easing the pressure on guests to secure boarding groups early in the morning.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
19 Feb. 2025
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Bless also integrates adaptive verification methods, such as weighted averages for data retrieval and consensus mechanisms for complex tasks, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and seamless execution across a diverse computing network.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Rocket Trucks are highly mobile artillery pieces that can blanket an entire area with fire, though with very low accuracy.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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There are two aspects of your HOA’s project that could potentially contravene the governing documents, giving you a legal claim: First, whether the board is adding new amenities that didn’t exist before.—
Jill Terreri Ramos,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sutton Tower offers access to the Upper East Side, five amenities floors, head-turning vistas and sophisticated architecture.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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