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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
Hill and his wife were saving upwards of 50% of their dual income, often cutting out many of life’s niceties to do it.
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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
Similarly, Charlamagne’s instincts can cut through industry niceties or lead down glaringly wrong pathways.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Who has time for quaint niceties like the rule of law, due process, evidence, and trials?
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
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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
Similarly, Charlamagne’s instincts can cut through industry niceties or lead down glaringly wrong pathways.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
Who has time for quaint niceties like the rule of law, due process, evidence, and trials?
—Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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In fact, a drug and immigration enforcement operation in Adams County resulted in the arrest of dozens of Tren de Aragua gang members running a makeshift nightclub where weapons, cash, and drugs, including cocaine and Tusi, were seized.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the facts, for USC, are pretty grim at this point.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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Osaka is seeing a spate of new luxury hotels, so the pressure on this one to stand out was intense.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Lucy brought luxury to the island in the form of estates, family mansions, and a power plant.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Claimed to be an all-weather solution, the system provides precision, even in limited visibility scenarios.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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With a style that requires high precision and ruthlessness in front of goal, Villa’s cautiousness was only magnified.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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Before arrival, guests receive a text with check-in details and room codes, and the team is available by call or text throughout the stay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Like many other pastors in Springfield, DeGroat was circumspect on the details of those plans, citing safety reasons.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In the 2026 Product of the Year Awards, one ALDI product designed for convenience rose to the top.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead, consumers can keep them in the fridge for grab-and-go convenience for up to five days, or continue to store them in the freezer for long-term enjoyment.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Golden State turned the ball over 21 times and shot just 40% and 23% from behind the arc, while the Pelicans had a 43% accuracy rate from the field.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Cars drifted more in the lane when people used touch screens and speed and accuracy of screen use declined when driving.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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The bathtub has a TV built into a mirror and amenities by Acqua di Parma, Tata Harper, and John Masters Organics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The amenities and cutting-edge technology in this contemporary, six-bedroom home beckon you to live large.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Clearly, the benefits of a high-fiber diet can’t be understated—hence why the fibermaxxing trend is taking off with abandon, with many experts actually rallying behind it (within reason).—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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