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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
This [part of the evening] could involve opening a nice, light rosé like a Château Minuty.
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Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Ice is not nice The ice at American Airlines Center was a huge problem in Game 2, with players on both teams falling down left and right.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
It’s made of a tarp-like material that feels pretty durable and the lid zippers, which is nice to contain smells.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adam Tschorn, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
Unlike the thin lanyards on most crossbody phone cases, the Bodie's strap feels equivalent to one on a nice handbag.
—Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Ice is not nice The ice at American Airlines Center was a huge problem in Game 2, with players on both teams falling down left and right.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
It’s made of a tarp-like material that feels pretty durable and the lid zippers, which is nice to contain smells.
—Sara Coughlin, SELF, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
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Under the guise of polite party banter, the two trade barbs, each speaking on behalf of their respective cause.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
3 May 2025
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To many observers, Modi’s success stemmed from his willingness to play on profound resentments, which for decades had been considered offensive to voice in polite society.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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This careful search led Phan's team to a single object, a tiny dot in the infrared data.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Her empathetic approach and careful unfolding of Dean’s story — particularly the bond between mother and son — reflect the very best of British documentary filmmaking.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
1 May 2025
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The building itself includes 24-hour concierge service and features a gracious lobby with a residents’ lounge.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2025
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Throughout the conversation, maintain a gracious tone regardless of immediate outcomes.—
Kara Dennison, SPHR, CPRW, EC,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Our physical body is the antenna for all of these sensations; a relaxed, thawed body can pick up more subtle signals.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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There are subtle peacock tail motifs throughout the hotel, from the geometric patterns in intricate kumiko woodwork headboards to Japanese washi paper designs in the elevator.—
Amber Gibson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
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Court documents show Blankenship has been employed by the city since 2006 following his honorable discharge from the Coast Guard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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White Painted Woman was a model of heroism and honorable womanhood: When evil monsters were hunting the Apache people, the White Painted Woman gave birth to a son who would destroy the creatures to help make Earth inhabitable for humanity.—
Alejandra Rubio,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2025
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Or there may be mentorship programs integrated but no formal training mechanisms in place, causing a lack of awareness and understanding, thus leading to unchecked bias and inequities in workplace systems.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Snag casual frocks and formal gowns in floral patterns and pastel hues, with prices starting at $25.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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By the later seasons, the familiar of the house Guillermo (played by the delightful Harvey Guillén) gives us a proper Gay Storyline™ that will really tear your heartstrings.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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On April 2, Trump announced that proper protocol was in place to collect revenue on small-value packages sent through the international postal network.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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