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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
Who has time for quaint niceties like the rule of law, due process, evidence, and trials?
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Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
But seeing and serving today’s students isn’t just a nicety.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
That allows for modern riding niceties like two power modes, cruise control, and a speed limiter.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The Bengals' social media team shared a video on X of Rodgers and Flacco exchanging a handshake and niceties after the game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
But seeing and serving today’s students isn’t just a nicety.
—Yolanda Watson Spiva, Fortune, 8 Nov. 2025
That allows for modern riding niceties like two power modes, cruise control, and a speed limiter.
—New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The Bengals' social media team shared a video on X of Rodgers and Flacco exchanging a handshake and niceties after the game.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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This was four years after Epstein had been given an 18-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of soliciting prostitution and soliciting prostitution from someone under 18, but there is no indication that Lang and her father were aware of these facts.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Those of us who have subscribed to your newspaper for decades realize that the truth and facts no longer fit your political agenda.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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Or for a longer trip, Heather Wassel, a travel designer who specializes in luxury Europe trips, recommends a trip that takes advantage of both Juneteenth and July 3.—
Natalie B. Compton The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Infinity builds on Pacaso’s recent expansion into the luxury marketplace.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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L3Harris’ Red Wolf systems will fill a gap in modern warfare with long-range precision weapons capabilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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It was treated very carefully, finished with great precision and accuracy.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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The details in the Russian collusion hoax file is demonic—this is evil stuff.—
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FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump offered no details on the scope or timing of any talks, nor on who would lead them.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Guests can easily communicate any requests via WhatsApp—a modern convenience that fits seamlessly into the hotel’s intuitive service.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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This recipe combines a rich, aromatic flavor with the convenience of a hands-off preparation.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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Everyday Health follows strict sourcing guidelines to ensure the accuracy of its content, outlined in our editorial policy.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Teams would select for accuracy and work harder to hone it.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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The location, the amenities, the food, the service—this is a grand example of a ski hotel.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Feb. 2026
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Here’s everything to know about riding Amtrak’s Pennsylvanian train, from route highlights and onboard amenities to the best seats for soaking in the ever-changing landscape.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Republicans want to provide even greater savings by eliminating the pubic benefits charge entirely and shifting the cost of those programs onto the state budget — or getting rid of them.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Raul Fernandez Vicioso, 37, is charged with conspiracy to commit SNAP fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, SNAP benefit fraud, aiding and abetting and money laundering.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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