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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
Aim for quality over quantity. Include a specific question in each message that extends the conversation beyond niceties.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
When the niceties of society are stripped away and when the rules are stripped away?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Rooms even come equipped with niceties like his and her straw hats and handwoven beach bags, and all of these are yours to keep.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Laughter is more than just a social nicety.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
When the niceties of society are stripped away and when the rules are stripped away?
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 11 Apr. 2025
Rooms even come equipped with niceties like his and her straw hats and handwoven beach bags, and all of these are yours to keep.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Laughter is more than just a social nicety.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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Necaxa brings viewers onto the training pitch and into the locker room as Los Rayos and their supporters chase a playoff dream and hope that lightning can, in fact, strike again.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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Like Chelsea and City, PSG have been successful (dominant, in fact) domestically, teams stuffed with outrageous talent, led by some of the great coaches of the era, filling their trophy cabinets accordingly.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today’s ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This station shows everything from daily rainfall to the current UV index, with the kind of intensive precision only a father could love.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
3 June 2025
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This level of precision doesn’t just benefit the sales team.—
Sean Brophy,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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In a text to Combs at the time, Mia shared the details of the nightmare, where she was trapped in an elevator with R. Kelly — until Diddy came to her rescue.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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Read below for additional details of Second Stage’s upcoming season, with synopses provided by the theater.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Beyond providing a robust and secure platform for trading and custody of digital assets, DBS is laser-focused on client convenience.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s one way to lessen the environmental impact while still getting the convenience of a pod coffee maker.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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Companies and creators who want to lead must invest in processes and structures that support accuracy and correct errors.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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This group’s past five-year forecasts have proven to be highly accurate on a global scale, the report noted, with less accuracy for predictions on more regional levels.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.—
Shannon Sharpe,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2025
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More than its looks, the castle offers a host of entertaining amenities, too, ranging from a theater to a tennis court to direct beach access.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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