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as in facts
a single piece of information
knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol
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as in amenities
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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Recent Examples of niceties
No, not the usual idle front-row niceties, but the scorching heat wave that has settled like a dense cloud over the City of Lights.
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
But the word ‘power’ needs to remain prominent when thinking about the niceties of making friends and influencing people.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But Biden still kept up the niceties.
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Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
John Feerick, the eighty-nine-year-old law professor who, in 1964, wrote the bulk of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, is used to people asking him questions about the niceties of replacing a sitting President.
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Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
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Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
But the word ‘power’ needs to remain prominent when thinking about the niceties of making friends and influencing people.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But Biden still kept up the niceties.
—
Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
John Feerick, the eighty-nine-year-old law professor who, in 1964, wrote the bulk of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, is used to people asking him questions about the niceties of replacing a sitting President.
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Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
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The Pima County Sheriff’s Department continues to work closely with the FBI as investigators follow up on leads, review information, and pursue the facts surrounding this case.
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Conversations need grounding as intuitive Moon in your 3rd House of Communication opposes illusory Neptune in your 9th House of Travel and Learning, so facts and visions compete.
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The resort's family-friendly amenities ensure fun for all.
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The Sloane Club is trying to ride the tidal wave of money and interest flowing toward members-only clubs — businesses charging hefty annual fees for access to exclusive plush bars, restaurants and other amenities.
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Venezuelan and Spanish ministers will speak again in the coming hours to finalize the details of the assistance.
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The provision would have required state and local officials to report details of citizenship documentation on a national form used for voter registration applications.
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When an unpredictable economy makes bigger luxuries, a weekend away, a long-haul holiday, even the prospect of buying property, feel increasingly out of reach, people do not stop wanting luxury.
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And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
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Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.
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There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
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For super fans, this combination has powerful psychological benefits.
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Morgan Stanley’s 2026 financial benefits study reported that 56% of employees say financial stress adversely impacts their work life, and a full 80% of business leaders believe these worries negatively affect work.
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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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