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niceties

noun

plural of nicety
1
as in facts
a single piece of information knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol

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2
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 His public utterances will brim with courtly niceties, and with legal and ecclesiastical arcana. — Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026 That last item points to Trump’s disregard for the niceties of government procedure. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Although the history of British colonialism is every bit as violent as the history of slavery, it’s just been papered over with Queen Victoria and niceties. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 July 2026 With the trade deadline just six days away, the time for such niceties is over. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 July 2026 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. — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 24 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
  1. facts
  2. amenities
  3. details
  4. luxuries
  5. conveniences
  6. benefits
Noun
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 A confident explanation could still be missing a few facts.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2026
  • If tension rises, rely on facts and process instead of pushing harder.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of facts
Noun
  • The stadium expansion plan comes as the riverfront area continues rapidly transforming with new apartments, retail, outdoor amenities, a streetcar expansion, a pedestrian bridge and more near and on what was once a landfill.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to its numerous houses, the property plays host to a number of unique amenities, including a treehouse, a pond, a chapel, a crypt where Sheeran plans to be buried, and a private pub.
    — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • Clear information gives everyone a fair chance to ask questions and prevents resentment from filling in the missing details.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Boox teased the Picco, its take on the buzzy Xteink X4 e-reader, back in July, but provided almost no details.
    — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of details
Noun
  • In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • That means no awkward shuffling and scheduling for showers and all the privacy of having your own hotel room with all the conveniences of staying in a rental home or condo.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Doomscrolling on an iPhone, firing endless questions at ChatGPT, or streaming a 4K film on Netflix on your laptop – behind these modern life conveniences lies a high-stakes contest between two Asian technology powers.
    — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of conveniences
Noun
  • Know More Democratic incumbents in tight races are hoping to reap electoral benefits from 2028 candidates who are coming through their districts.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Companies must capture the benefits of AI without allowing adoption to outpace their ability to understand and govern it.
    — Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefits

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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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