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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
John Feerick, the eighty-nine-year-old law professor who, in 1964, wrote the bulk of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, is used to people asking him questions about the niceties of replacing a sitting President.
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Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Diego Lasarte, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Other niceties do not need to be solicited.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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Jason Pack, a retired FBI supervisory special agent, told Fox News Digital that the fact negotiators remain in communication with the suspect is a significant development.—
Greg Wehner , Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Or admission is required for each individual, to cover the fact that some have more children than others.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Luigi continues to work with the Capel Rosso Lighthouse, now a boutique luxury hotel.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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For decades, however, the design remained largely impractical due to limitations in magnetic materials, manufacturing precision, and power control systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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Switzerland still had chances, including a late opportunity that substitute Cedric Itten headed over the crossbar in stoppage time, but the precision of the first half never fully returned.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Before the start of each renewal, you will be emailed a reminder notice summarizing the details of your subscription and the rate that you will be charged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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Officials have also not shared any details regarding the circumstances surrounding his or her death.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Integrated force sensors help improve grip control and accuracy, allowing the hand to carry out delicate tasks with consistent performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Jennifer Boren Campos Keeps Businesses Organized and Compliant Jennifer Boren Campos, owner of P2 Services, works in an area where accuracy matters every day.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Those amenities flow into the new Triton Center, which is receiving some positive early reviews.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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