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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
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
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Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
In the early days of the full-scale invasion, in calls to other leaders, Zelensky would skip the customary niceties and go straight to a request for more weapons.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
After that discovery, Boarman dropped all niceties in her communications with agency officials.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
There’s simply no time for niceties that aren’t carrying their weight.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
With all of those niceties out of the way, on the most pivotal play of the game, the pair still had issues.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Hill and his wife were saving upwards of 50% of their dual income, often cutting out many of life’s niceties to do it.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.
—Elie Mystal, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Charlamagne’s instincts can cut through industry niceties or lead down glaringly wrong pathways.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
In the early days of the full-scale invasion, in calls to other leaders, Zelensky would skip the customary niceties and go straight to a request for more weapons.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
After that discovery, Boarman dropped all niceties in her communications with agency officials.
—Nick Bowlin, The Frontier, 16 Feb. 2026
There’s simply no time for niceties that aren’t carrying their weight.
—Angela Haupt, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
With all of those niceties out of the way, on the most pivotal play of the game, the pair still had issues.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Hill and his wife were saving upwards of 50% of their dual income, often cutting out many of life’s niceties to do it.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Trump, as is his want, is just doing the normal thing without the usual white niceties that come with imperialist machinations.
—Elie Mystal, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Similarly, Charlamagne’s instincts can cut through industry niceties or lead down glaringly wrong pathways.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
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Distractions may try to confuse us, but sticking to the practical facts should stop them from messing things up.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Her goal is to improve the health of our community through easy-to-understand facts and real people's stories.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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The hotel's 28th floor houses the first JW Mindful Floor, featuring nine Mindful rooms, stocked with wellness amenities such as bath ritual sets and journaling notebooks.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Buying in to One&Only Mandarina also gives you access to the resort’s amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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Between the patent leather toe cap and the dainty bow, these pretty burgundy ballet flats are all about adorable details.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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The project has already gotten media attention, but activist groups are also keeping several details of the effort secret.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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So many manufacturers now include the lavish conveniences commonly found in ultra luxury brands.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Here’s something for those in the market for a car that combines the looks of yesterday with the conveniences of today.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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