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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
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
Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The hostility between them will not disappear, and diplomatic niceties may become rarer.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
—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
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Someone who has pondered such niceties is Richard Posner, a former circuit judge and a prolific legal scholar.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
There are all kinds of niceties to look forward to, including an expansive glass roof, a drop-down rear window, two glove boxes, spacious heated rear seating, lots of storage in the rear and the frunk, and high ground clearance for off-roading.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
The hostility between them will not disappear, and diplomatic niceties may become rarer.
—Mehrzad Boroujerdi, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Rather than stressing over social niceties, sitting in ornate carriages and snacking on cream cakes, Sophie daydreams while scrubbing floors and delivering tea.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
Noun
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His belief this would happen was all magical thinking, not based on facts on the ground.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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These days, revenge literature arrives most often as a sordid memoir or roman à clef in which grievances are recounted, villainy exposed, and relevant facts set forth.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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Recreation amenities were a key part of the development of the plans, and retention of open space, as was the style of the buildings, the representatives said.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy luxurious stays at The Sanctuary, a five-star hotel offering modern amenities and breathtaking views.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Magic, meanwhile, played like a team trying to close out a series – close, competitive, but just a step behind in the details that matter most in the postseason.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut updates its state building and fire codes every four years, and those rules govern many of the details on how new development goes up in the state.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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Uniting the Selke Guys One of the luxuries Tampa has at its disposal is having two terrific defensive centers in Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our room, for example, had luxuries like a bathtub that jutted out from the bathroom, overlooking the oversized terrace that stepped us into the layered garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Additional conveniences include an elevator, a full-house generator, a new seawall, and a comprehensive security system.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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But there also are the conveniences of a toilet, shower and kitchen appliances, photos show.—
Simone Jasper
Updated April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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But for all the prospective benefits, the Giants gave up a lot.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Individuals who delay claiming Social Security past full retirement age stand to increase their benefits by 8% per year up to age 70.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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