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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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2
as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
had nice manners
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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
There are women in nice dresses and sunglasses shopping for groceries and clothing at a general store.
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Joann Deluna, NPR, 30 June 2025
And [Tom] Cruise was one of the nicest guys in the world.
—EW.com, 29 June 2025
Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 21 June 2025
From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Joann Deluna, NPR, 30 June 2025
And [Tom] Cruise was one of the nicest guys in the world.
—EW.com, 29 June 2025
Nevertheless, nice to get an explanation for why Vondrousova has been invisible.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 21 June 2025
From my perspective, this is a nice example of Cisco’s growing emphasis on easing the customer/user experience.
—Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
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Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Fittingly, a green laser shined out into the crowd as attendees turned from polite listeners to a rowdy mosh pit, singing every word.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Anne Hathaway’s Lureen, all rodeo sparkle and small-town ambition, is Jack’s half-hearted refuge; her final scene is a master class in polite denial, her eyes steel behind a frosty Texas drawl.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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For some science, the discoveries will be limited by whatever the sky is gracious enough to give—a star must explode for the Rubin Observatory to spot a new supernova, for example.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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Miss Manners is certain that your heartfelt gratitude, in the form of a gracious and appreciative handwritten letter, will be thanks enough.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
27 June 2025
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In this edition, the grey tone reflects the muted, misty landscape of the British coast, with subtle variations achieved through multiple layers of transparent lacquer.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The result was a robust workforce forecasting model, one that’s sophisticated enough to consider the subtle complexities of human behavior and help identify potential attrition risks.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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But the film’s pulse-pounding excitement is merely a feint to suggest how the rush for vengeance — no matter how justified — only brings about more killing, dragging down honorable intentions and leaving blood on everyone’s hands.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
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Milk was forced to resign from the Navy and receive an other than honorable discharge.—
Al Weaver,
The Hill,
5 June 2025
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The law also limited the deployment of armed forces to 60 days, with a 30-day withdrawal period, in the absence of a formal declaration of war.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Pioneer’s formal notice comes after the practice was revealed by Daniel Swift, a principal at the global tax consulting firm Ryan that represents a number of commercial property owners in Boston, and reported on this month by the Herald.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Upon receiving the ball, Joao Pedro turns, drives forward, and slides a delightful ball through to Simon Adingra, making a dangerous out-to-in run from the flank.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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La Terrasse du Petit Palais makes for delightful open air lakefront dining at the 1906 Fairmont Le Montreux Palace hotel, while its indoor Montreux Jazz Café features a fine dining menu, despite its casual name.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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