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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 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 Biden still kept up the niceties. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for nicety
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  1. fact
  2. luxury
  3. precision
  4. detail
  5. convenience
  6. accuracy
  7. amenity
  8. perfection
Noun
  • Chalk it up to how busy guys’ lives have gotten, loosening gender norms, or the simple fact that pockets are inadequate for modern life’s necessities.
    — Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Diamonds are generally difficult to invest in due to the fact that there is no standardized spot market for them.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • Christie’s hopes the new division will serve as a bridge to its luxury and fine art divisions.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Rent for a luxury studio apartment in downtown Miami might cost as much as $3,700 a month, Jeffries said.
    — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • He was done with being shaggy — this would be an album of precision.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The moment highlights Ali’s affinity for fashion, often captured through WWD’s lens, which, like his presence in the ring, is rendered with precision through Parks’ exacting gaze.
    — Tonya Blazio-Licorish, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • Harbaugh said the team would reveal details and a time frame in due time after the evaluation is complete.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Whatever to the silly old poem and whatever to the ceremony and all its stupid little details and whatever to all the rules for daughters.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • Connected vehicles can instead surface those options through infotainment systems at the moment customers need them, improving convenience without adding friction.
    — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But the convenience of wireless is also about not needing to be near the source machine or device, and in this case, that's likely to be necessary.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Northrop Grumman says the missile also uses newer composite materials in its rocket stages, along with a new guidance system designed to improve accuracy, reliability, and maintainability.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Arkansas State quarterback Trey Owens had plenty of time to operate in the pocket, TCU was just mildly lucky that his accuracy was off in the first half.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • All the bath amenities are from Bvlgari’s white tea collection, with its delicate fragrance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson has familiar amenities and is conveniently located within striking distance of both downtown and the surrounding mountains.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • The 60-seat restaurant is known for its cooked-to-perfection aged steaks, seafood towers, classic cocktails and extensive wine list.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Could Kleist’s conjecture provide a key to their seeming vacancy, their resignation, their helplessness, suggesting that in their benighted condition lies spiritual perfection?
    — Matthew McLean, Artforum, 22 Sep. 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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