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 There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026 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 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
  • Some of the crowd’s energy Friday may have been due to the fact that training camp practices are closed this summer because of construction at the team’s practice facility in uptown Charlotte.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Fans should embrace the fact that there’s been no bad news through the first three days of practice.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • The luxury estate dates back to the 1800s, sits on 470 acres of land, and is located about 20 miles outside of London.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The Qatari royal family's donation of the luxury jet valued at approximately $400 million, an unprecedented foreign gift, raised questions from some lawmakers and ethics experts.
    — Emily Chang, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The lipstick can be applied directly to lips with the bullet’s precision tip, or with a lip brush for greater control.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • With aspirations of becoming the league’s highest-scoring offense, Johnson and the Bears are adopting a micro-focus on situational precision.
    — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • That extra size collects far more light, sharpens detail (especially on planets) and gives brighter views of fainter deep sky objects.
    — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Gaining access to your password is more complicated than using AI to decrypt your account details, experts say.
    — Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • Southern Spain will be popular with travelers who prioritize convenience and a high chance of clear skies.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to great variety and convenience, budget-friendly prices are one of the biggest perks of shopping at the drugstore for skincare products.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 31 July 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Going after both types of systems is essential at a time when the accuracy and destructive power of non-nuclear weapons is on the rise, and when relatively cheap, widely available weapons like drones can wreak havoc and fuel and sustain conflicts.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • These measurements are essential for validating reactor safety models, improving simulation accuracy, and supporting future licensing and commercial deployment.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of accuracy
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  • But the two men want additional amenities such as pickleball courts or soccer fields that give more people a reason to keep coming back.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
  • By selling homes, developers get early funding, which helps pay for restaurants, spas, and other amenities that might not survive on room revenue alone.
    — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • Do not let perfection delay movement or turn research into a hiding place.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The perfection of satellite and fiber-optic communications made microwaves obsolete, while the rapid development of modern computers turned the gubbins on the lower floors into museum pieces.
    — David Szondy August 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2026
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