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nicety

noun

ˈnī-sə-tē How to pronounce nicety (audio)
Definition of nicetynext
1
as in fact
a single piece of information knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol

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2
as in luxury
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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3
as in precision
the quality or state of being very accurate there's a nicety of detail in his meticulously painted landscapes

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Recent Examples of nicety With the trade deadline just six days away, the time for such niceties is over. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 28 July 2026 Boards then need a position on industry-level governance participation (standards bodies, information-sharing arrangements, mutual grounding agreements) as a fiduciary matter, not a public-affairs nicety. — Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 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 Biden still kept up the niceties. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nicety
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
  1. fact
  2. luxury
  3. precision
  4. detail
  5. convenience
  6. accuracy
  7. amenity
  8. perfection
Noun
  • The administration has made substantive steps to begin work on a number of projects, despite the fact they are still being litigated.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Miami's case for making the College Football Playoff is secure, given its high ranking to start the season and the fact that the Hurricanes just need to win the ACC title to get an automatic bid.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • Alongside the luxury of the town, built on a former Greek and Phoenician colony, is its artistic and literary history.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Following the closure of Faviken in 2019, Nilsson has pivoted to quiet luxury on the shores of Bjäre—and his inn, co-managed by chef Frida Nilsson and Noma alum Daniella Rebelo, is the hottest opening in Sweden this year.
    — Michelle Tchea, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • And in the Prokofiev, the Philharmonic delivers a thrilling mix of chaotic exuberance and acrobatic precision.
    — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The team is developing ways to use aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials with high precision on complex surfaces.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • The woman who had compiled the Handy Hints book helpfully explained these technical details to Flynn, whispering in his ear like someone translating a foreign language.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The scalloped trim along the front pockets is an unexpected detail that sets them apart from a standard pair of pants, while the relaxed silhouette is still easy to style with sweaters, tees, and button-downs.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • With the polished appearance of a two-piece and the convenience of a one-piece, this classic dress is a standout for fall and beyond.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For shoppers weighing price, plastic waste and convenience, the shift matters right now.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • His kicking has the combination of distance and accuracy required to bypass a high press and immediately turn a defensive phase into an attacking one.
    — Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Quantum sensors helped an aircraft navigate over the Pacific without GPS, improving position accuracy by 89%.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Perception set up a dummy news site and created fake social-media accounts highlighting the tournament’s amenities, which included kosher food in stadiums.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The walkways are wider and the varied amenities are more carefully designed to allow better overall viewing of the field while grabbing a concession or visiting one of the many restrooms.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • This place is also known for its fries, which are fried to crispy perfection in beef tallow.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Social media is a lot about aesthetic perfection, yet your philosophy is about restraint, aged patina, the imperfection of antiques.
    — Ingrid Schmidt, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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