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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 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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Recent Examples of nice
Last night took the cake when treating our dear couple friends to his birthday dinner at a very nice restaurant.
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Other players at the draft opted for a nice dinner to celebrate what was to come.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Owner David Tepper did a nice job of staying behind the scenes in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Think sleigh rides, night tubing, ice skating or a nice warm movie theater night.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
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R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Other players at the draft opted for a nice dinner to celebrate what was to come.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Owner David Tepper did a nice job of staying behind the scenes in 2025.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
Think sleigh rides, night tubing, ice skating or a nice warm movie theater night.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for nice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
Adjective
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Tuesday is shaping-up to be the nicest weather day this week and possibly the most pleasant day for a while.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The wonders of Arenal can be enjoyed year-round, but the weather is significantly more pleasant in the dry season, which typically runs from December to April.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This said, the movers were very polite and respectful and removed all of the excess packing.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
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Among her trio of old friends on a once-in-a-lifetime vacation, Kate is the polite peacekeeper.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Cazenave, pathways that feel effortless with furniture not hugging the walls help the room feel immediately more gracious.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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And the sole creator of this life is my gracious friend, the savior who leads me to a new religion, a religion that brings forth a second, new life from deep within me—a life that knows not death!—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The model predicts target expressions from subtle initial facial changes.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Amazon Essentials Pointed-Toe Flat Want a subtle lift without having to wear heels?—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Clarke, a junior, also was an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection after totaling 30 tackles, eight passes defended and a fumble recovery in eight games.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rickman played Colonel Brandon, the quiet, honorable, older man who falls in love with one of the Dashwood daughters, Marianne (Kate Winslet), competing for her heart against the secretly scandalous John Willoughby (Greg Wise).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment rooms can serve as places to enjoy cocktails and billiards (both villas feature Steinway & Sons grand pianos), the dining rooms feel cinematic without being too formal, and the bedroom suites favor comfort rather than flashiness.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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City leaders say the rules are needed because Rocklin currently has no formal regulations in place to monitor or enforce mobile vending activity.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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The cozy, historic tavern, complete with working fireplaces, offers a delightful four-course dinner experience, best enjoyed with the Virginia and Tavern wine pairings.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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