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 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 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
  • Those people do not like the fact that their AI output could be detected as having come from AI.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Compounding the crisis is the fact that airlines are actively resisting standardization in a bid to outdo each other.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of fact
Noun
  • One Buford company is trying to change that by combining the look of a vintage car with the technology and comfort of a modern luxury vehicle.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Key retailers include both specialty stores and luxury department stores.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • The chassis and suspension are heavily revised for enhanced agility and precision, complemented by carbon-ceramic brakes.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • There was a fluidity to their performance that treasured passion over technical precision.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision
Noun
  • In July, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced $130 million in demining assistance for Southeast Asia, without giving details.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In keeping with its museum neighbour, the hotel is filled with fascinating trinkets and artsy details that reward a closer look.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of detail
Noun
  • Amenity kits often include socks, too, but those tend to be thin, basic, and designed more for one-time convenience than serious coziness.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Disney’s early start for Not-So-Scary mixes convenience and commerce, said AJ Wolfe, owner of Cambrick Yard Media, operator of fan sites including Disney Food Blog and AllEars.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • Willis showed good composure, arm strength, accuracy and decision-making, going 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards while leading the Dolphins on a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.
    — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
  • All that without, critics say, materially improving reporting accuracy or, critically, coaxing impactful new investment in sustainable energy.
    — Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of accuracy
Noun
  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • On some long-haul international routes, premium cabins come with everything from lie-flat beds and plush bedding to amenity kits and multiple power outlets.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • But their exceptional sound only doubles down on that, which uses algorithms to bring their sound processing pretty darn close to perfection.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The season is coming to a close, yes, but the water is at its warmest, the farmstand fruit is at its sweetest, and the temperatures, once far too high, have usually cooled down to the high 70s and low 80s (perfection).
    — Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
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