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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
But the Court is not deterred by these constitutional niceties.
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Leveling the Playing Field Access to fast, lag-free connectivity is no longer some nicety.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That has been applied broadly across his early moves, from his fights with the judiciary and break from governance norms to bucking diplomatic niceties and hitting allies with steep tariffs.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The downside is that it hasn’t been renovated recently and lacks some modern niceties, like central air and a dishwasher.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 May 2025
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Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Leveling the Playing Field Access to fast, lag-free connectivity is no longer some nicety.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
That has been applied broadly across his early moves, from his fights with the judiciary and break from governance norms to bucking diplomatic niceties and hitting allies with steep tariffs.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 28 Apr. 2025
The downside is that it hasn’t been renovated recently and lacks some modern niceties, like central air and a dishwasher.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
Noun
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Kamut 10 grams per cup cooked Like farro, kamut is a type of wheat; in fact, the term kamut is the ancient Egyptian word for it.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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Although cinchona trees, with bark that produces quinine, began to be cultivated in India in the 19th century, and abroad later, the trees are in fact native to many areas including the Andes.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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From luxury retail to energy infrastructure, food service to consumer goods, the common thread is clear: The right technology, implemented thoughtfully, can transform challenges into opportunities.—
Lori Thomas,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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On Main Street, Hornsby House Inn adds a dash of luxury, featuring elegant guest rooms and a charming two-bedroom cottage.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The Road Ahead Collision repair is now a digital service business built on precision, process and platform thinking.—
Brunno Moretti,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The album’s first four tracks are prime examples of Pharrell, Malice and Pusha operating a three-man weave to precision.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
21 July 2025
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Exactly how much of a 'game changer'? Russell spends her days immersed in the details of the stockpile system.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
21 July 2025
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Since the show wrapped, he's maintained a low profile and few details about his personal life are known.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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More people are getting outside on trips that prioritize convenience over planning.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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For convenience, Edifier has also included a dedicated headphone jack at the front of the speaker for a convenient way to listen privately.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And deep learning, with its advanced neural networks, boosts accuracy and predictive power across financial processes.—
Gananath Misra,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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That gives a moderate accuracy boost when throwing the ball before the receivers make the cut.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 July 2025
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Plunge Beach Resort effortlessly combines retro touches with modern amenities in resort-style rooms, as well as adult-only bungalows.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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