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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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Recent Examples of nice
Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Well, what about the fact that this is the first time Jeremiah’s dad has been nice to him?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
For this to be a world, nice things are to be enjoyed.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
This means Sanders will get a nice portion of his opening reps against an NFL defense in his first unofficial NFL game.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Well, what about the fact that this is the first time Jeremiah’s dad has been nice to him?
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
For this to be a world, nice things are to be enjoyed.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 6 Aug. 2025
This means Sanders will get a nice portion of his opening reps against an NFL defense in his first unofficial NFL game.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
Adjective
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Think wild strawberries and mineral lift with just enough texture to add a pleasant element of complexity, something not often found in entry-level rosé.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Many people find coriander seeds to have a pleasant, almost sweet taste.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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Most of the time, generative AI has been tuned to be relatively polite and offers mild praise, though a user can easily up the ante by simply telling the AI to pour it on.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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There also were multiple paintings scattered throughout the fictional White House that poke fun at Trump’s military bravado as well as an image that seems to involve Trump and a sheep engaged in an activity not meant for polite company, not to mention that deepfake.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
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Be careful not to break the stems on flowers like cosmos or coneflowers because a bent stem won't provide water to the bloom.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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Bright Outlook Defies Expert Predictions In their respective interviews, both Woods and Wirth were careful to point out that their partnering with each other in Guyana is nothing unique or even unusual.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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In almost all respects, Masako—true to her breeding—was the very model of a modest and gracious ojōsan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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While people are generally gracious about missteps, recent surges in tourist numbers are starting to strain that vaunted hospitality.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The sleeveless ensemble features a pink and yellow pattern with subtle baby blue and neon yellow accents.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The comparisons between Boy Kavalier and other former tech wunderkinds like Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Steve Jobs are not subtle, but then, neither is much else about Earth.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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Just continue to guide your daughter toward honorable behavior.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
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Law enforcement really is an honorable profession that serves the community at whole very well.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Avoiding formal termination also helps companies sidestep severance packages and legal risk.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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Developing intuition, understanding how the business and industry works and understanding how to navigate within an organization are all skills that only come from getting a few years of experience or through formal training.—
Larry English,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Farm-fresh eggs are offered for not-really-Vegans, and the deep bowls of hearty homemade Ranch granola with oat milk and blueberries are delightful.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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While there’s plenty to appreciate about the sights and activities of the season, nothing compares to the satisfaction of lighting a candle to set the ultimate cozy mood and make your home smell delightful.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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