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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
That allows for modern riding niceties like two power modes, cruise control, and a speed limiter.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The Bengals' social media team shared a video on X of Rodgers and Flacco exchanging a handshake and niceties after the game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Oh, and New Amy also discovers than everyone pretty much hated Old Amy, who was a demanding, uncompromising chief of internal medicine with no time for niceties.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Not all bows and curtsies But the visit may not all be royal- and heritage-themed niceties, bows and curtsies.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Xi could do the same to ByteDance without the legal niceties, which is why Congress required ByteDance to sell TikTok in the first place.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Such diplomatic niceties do not alter realities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The Bengals' social media team shared a video on X of Rodgers and Flacco exchanging a handshake and niceties after the game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Yet apart from the legal niceties, Israel has already, for all intents and purposes, taken over the territory.
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Oh, and New Amy also discovers than everyone pretty much hated Old Amy, who was a demanding, uncompromising chief of internal medicine with no time for niceties.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Not all bows and curtsies But the visit may not all be royal- and heritage-themed niceties, bows and curtsies.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Xi could do the same to ByteDance without the legal niceties, which is why Congress required ByteDance to sell TikTok in the first place.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Such diplomatic niceties do not alter realities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
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McRib calories, nutrition facts Here are nutrition details on McDonald's McRib, according to the restaurant chain (percentage of daily values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet).—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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After months of practice, the contestants took part Saturday in an opening dance number, followed by competitions in casual wear, historical facts, evening gown and on-stage questions.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Opportunities and amenities are scant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The league then sends out direct notification letters to players, giving them the specific details of the fine and instructions on how to appeal.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The deal for the film’s director is still being worked through, so stand by for details there.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expect festive touches in-room, thoughtful family conveniences, and layouts that make winter mornings and starlit evenings feel intentionally cozy.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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