as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his unfailing niceness makes him a great student to have in class
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Recent Examples of niceness
Even in the old days, critics were battling the forces of creeping niceness, and not always winning.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
In the aftermath of their unproductive talk at the villa, Rainbeau has finally let go of any pretense of niceness toward her.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
In the aftermath of their unproductive talk at the villa, Rainbeau has finally let go of any pretense of niceness toward her.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceness
sweetness
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Sweet, ripe green figs provide the star ingredient, while shaved fennel adds a bright, licorice-like note that balances the figs’ natural sweetness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their Classic Stir Fry Sauce rests on a salty (but not too salty) backbone of tamari, warmth from garlic and ginger, nuttiness from sesame oil, a touch of sweetness from agave, plus mushroom powder for umami.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Niceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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