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 But Biden still kept up the niceties. — Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026 At the end of the day, recognition isn't just a nicety. — Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026 These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 In reality, nobody closes their doors around here; neighbors wander into each other’s houses without any niceties, and the little jetties are essentially the residents’ stoops. — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 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
  • That hope is gone now, and James’ decision only amplifies the fact that the Warriors need to focus on their future a lot more than their present.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 25 July 2026
  • Lautz did not put a purely negative framing on the current state of generational housing economics, including the fact that Boomers appear to be upsizing and using their wealth advantage to upsize.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • Rather than chasing polished luxury or fleeting travel trends, the inn leans into the village of Woods Hole’s creative, scientific, and maritime character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, stylist Lexie Polito, co-owner of the luxury loungewear brand Sunshine Society, falls a little farther afield.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Glamour, 31 July 2026
Definition of luxury
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  • Through effortless magnetism, and extraordinary emotional precision, this actor crafts a character who belongs as much to the sea as the shore.
    — William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • The design team’s influence waned as Apple poured its energy into manufacturing the iPhone and other bestsellers with military precision at massive scale.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • Rooms Rooms are compact (standard doubles start at 236 square feet) but thoughtfully organized, with high ceilings and warm wood details.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Prosecutors expect to receive initial details of the police investigation Wednesday and make a formal charging decision soon after.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 28 July 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • The companies with the fastest time-to-offer are often the same ones with the highest early attrition, because speed optimized for the employer's convenience and speed optimized for finding the right person are not the same objective.
    — Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
  • For Johannes, stories like this highlight why access to electricity matters far beyond convenience.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Sleep debt, chronic stress, and metabolic dysfunction not only sap energy but also distort the accuracy of perception.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Since 2018-19, no Premier League centre-back (with 900-plus minutes of game time) has logged a higher passing accuracy than Stones’ 94 per cent.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • Other amenities at this state park include picnic areas and a hiking trail.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • And that task, based on conversations Delane has had with defensive backs coach Dave Merritt, is to chase perfection.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • While the booster was lost, SpaceX has repeatedly emphasized that Starship’s flight-test campaign follows an iterative development strategy in which every mission is intended to gather engineering data rather than achieve operational perfection.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
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