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as in fact
a single piece of information
knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol
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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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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
There’s simply no time for niceties that aren’t carrying their weight.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
Noun
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Moreover, another sign of trouble is the fact that there are currently no states with an average gas price under $3 per gallon.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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In fact, Adebayo’s 83-point night is the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The mix of old world glamour and service with modern, fun touches make this the definition of modern day luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Madera has devoted his fortune to restoring historic estates and transforming them into intimate luxury retreats.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
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Estimates suggest that precision agriculture will expand robustly through the latter half of the decade, and individuals guiding this expansion will be in demand.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Each arm can rotate different layers of the puzzle with precision.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Police officials have not released any further details about the victim wounded in the shooting on Washington Avenue, several blocks east of where officers had surrounded the vehicle on 12th Avenue.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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The footage and purchase details offer a new window into the potential planning for the attack as investigators probe possible motives and the relationship between Balat and Kayumi.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Despite their convenience, extension cords have limits, and using them improperly can create hazards.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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Fiercely loyal shoppers swear by QuikTrip’s convenience-store food, especially its cult-favorite roller grill.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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And the motivation of that, deep inside, which seems to be similar (for) a lot of medical examiners, is the idea of accuracy and control over death, knowing why or how.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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The most mind-blowing is his accuracy on deep passes.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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Equity Residential, which owns Vista Del Lago, plans to demolish 68 of the 608 existing units in the complex and some amenities to make way for the building with 418 new apartments, including 53 affordable units, and a seven-level parking structure with 658 spaces.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
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Talking to the Pioneer Press on Friday, Young said the decision weighed heavily on city staff, as residents commonly mention the pool as a favorite amenity in the community.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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According to county data, Kirk received a total compensation of $201,062 in 2023, including benefits and overtime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Attendees said health benefits cut deeply into teachers’ paychecks, exacerbating turnover.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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