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as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste
had nice manners
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
a cool glass of lemonade sure would be nice
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as in careful
hard to please
she's far too nice about her clothes for me to even consider giving her clothing for her birthday
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations
such a nice person to have as a party guest
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy
the noticeably nice folding of the dinner napkins told us that we were in the home of a domestic diva
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
in those days nice people would not have been caught dead in a gambling casino
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details
a gentleman's club with a nice code of honor that no one can breach and still remain a member
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Recent Examples of nice
Photo: Brown Harris Stevens Another co-op with a working fireplace, this prewar unit has preserved a lot of nice details, such as the herringbone floors and beamed ceilings.
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The ballot measure would also grant market access to the state’s pro teams, a nice financial benefit that has buoyed franchises in other states.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, once everything is back in place, spray the couch with a fabric refresher to get everything smelling nice.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the things that’s really nice about it is that the new version is not a whole lot more complicated than Ikea furniture.
—Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
The ballot measure would also grant market access to the state’s pro teams, a nice financial benefit that has buoyed franchises in other states.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Finally, once everything is back in place, spray the couch with a fabric refresher to get everything smelling nice.
—Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
One of the things that’s really nice about it is that the new version is not a whole lot more complicated than Ikea furniture.
—Jorge Just, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
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Craft a comprehensive script of polite yet firm responses for declining holiday invitations or managing family expectations without guilt.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Does Miss Manners have a suggestion for a polite way of indicating that, since they couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge the first gift, subsequent gifts should not be solicited?Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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When used on a short desk, Desk View just shows your torso and below, which isn’t pleasant for the viewer on the other side of the webcam in any daytime scenario.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But soon enough, the whole thing came to life with a feeling of pleasant clutter.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Even with this common sense stowed away somewhere in our brains, gracious hosts can't help but want everything to be as close to perfect as possible for their guests (yes, even in the rooms no one will enter).Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024
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Lucas Oil tweeted a video of the large, inflatable bracelet being hung while thanking their BFF Caesars Dome for the gracious gift.Kurtcia Collazo, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Nov. 2024
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The effect of these systems is subtle, as the driver should feel heroic, not overridden.Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
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Google | 🌱💡 The tech company continues to roll out subtle but smart sustainability features across many of its platforms.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2024
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Would Adams have preferred a deeply dishonorable man in the White House over an honorable woman?Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Petty didn’t back down and MCA changed their plans, enshrining his reputation as an honorable guy who cared more about his fans than his own bottom line.Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of segregation of duties and formal documentation.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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But if this had been a formal dinner, the coffee would have been served afterwards — and in china, not a witty mug.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To ensure proper data management, training on data collection, entry and analysis needs to be an integral part of quarterly or semiannual performance reviews.Robert Clark, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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But not having proper documentation can bring serious consequences.Trisha Mukherjee, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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