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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
Psychological closeness is not just a leadership nicety.
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Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
The movie’s off-color humor wouldn’t fly today, but its rebellious spirit remains hilariously defiant — a refreshingly rude retort to the niceties of family films and their cringey feel-good messages.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In addition to these celebrity cases, hundreds more anonymous American military men spent the war languishing in notoriously bad British prisons, starved of the basic niceties international standards dictated for prisoners of war—a status they were denied as rebel combatants.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
The movie’s off-color humor wouldn’t fly today, but its rebellious spirit remains hilariously defiant — a refreshingly rude retort to the niceties of family films and their cringey feel-good messages.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In addition to these celebrity cases, hundreds more anonymous American military men spent the war languishing in notoriously bad British prisons, starved of the basic niceties international standards dictated for prisoners of war—a status they were denied as rebel combatants.
—Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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In fact, only 18% of Russian trade now uses the dollar or euro as of December, down from 87% and 67% of imports and exports, respectively in early 2022.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Commission was also unimpressed by Jackson continuing to promote SPIS’ data around the location on the pitch and timing of Paqueta’s bookings during the game during cross-examination, despite the fact that the FA had abandoned this evidence.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the signature blue and black team hues, the apparel range will embody speed, precision and style whilst also meeting the physical and athletic demands for the drivers, engineers and pit crew.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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On the runway, the forms alternate between architectural precision and fluid sensuality, with Scott often layering handwoven crochet against crisp suiting or transparent knits, collapsing binaries between resort wear and luxury evening.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Etihad flight details and NC investment The new route will use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which offers around 300 seats in business and economy cabins.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Here, Ne Zha 2 succeeds wildly; locales such as a heavenly city made entirely of jade and a towering, bamboo-verdant waterfall are rendered with genuinely beautiful texture and detail.—
Derek Robertson,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On the surface, this looks like progress, a streamlined experience where convenience reigns supreme.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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With its intimate setting, all-inclusive convenience, and commitment to sustainable travel, the cruise line offers a one-of-a-kind way to experience Baja California Sur.—
UnCruise Adventures,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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The leadership of the paper, and others within Spotlight interviewed during the investigation, felt that McCarthy had behaved appropriately, and was in fact focused on guaranteeing the accuracy of sensitive, high-stakes projects.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional techniques that often sacrifice accuracy by leaving gaps or reducing point density, the Tezduyar–Takizawa simulations maintain consistent precision across the flow patterns.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Sep. 2025
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Additional suite amenities include sofa beds, lake-view balconies, separate living areas, and bathrooms with freestanding bathtubs and double vanities.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Many of these homes come equipped with enough amenities to comfortably live in, along with additional perks like outfitted bathrooms, solar panels, and outdoor spaces.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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For her, bedrooms and dining rooms, in particular, benefit from the romance and visual depth these prints offer.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some social benefit incentives don’t work in the right direction.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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