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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
Kamado Joe There are a few more niceties to look forward to:
Two-tier grill configuration to cook ingredients at different temperatures.
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New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Most recently, on November 19, Fetterman even gave niceties to his former opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who Trump nominated to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
He is scheduled to ride to the building after meeting with Mr. Biden at the White House in the morning, a traditional nicety that Mr. Trump did not extend to Mr. Biden four years ago.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
Most recently, on November 19, Fetterman even gave niceties to his former opponent in the Pennsylvania Senate race, Dr. Mehmet Oz, who Trump nominated to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
He is scheduled to ride to the building after meeting with Mr. Biden at the White House in the morning, a traditional nicety that Mr. Trump did not extend to Mr. Biden four years ago.
—Aishvarya Kavi, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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In fact, in 2014 the Cleveland Clinic opened the first functional medicine practice at any US academic medical center, the Center for Functional Medicine, where Dr. Carter is the medical director.—
Sarah Klein,
SELF,
5 Mar. 2025
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In fact, people in stable, economically secure communities live up to 20 years longer.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Figuring out what your clients want and how to deliver it in year two of operations simply isn’t a luxury deep tech entrepreneurs have in these industries.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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How a 30-year-old singer, born in Argentina and raised in Spain, manages to channel the smoldering melodrama of Latin music’s golden era with such uncanny precision remains a bit of a mystery.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2025
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And Consistency Human error is inevitable, but AI agents are capable of reducing this error by executing tasks with precision.—
Vamsi Gosu,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Shoe models including Puma’s Inhale and Suede XL have both been given the 75th-anniversary special treatment—merging together the classic Puma sneaker silhouette with Formula 1 details.—
Kanika Talwar for Footwear News,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2025
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While the Hobbs deal seems pricey, the devil is always in the details.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Essential Space isn’t a groundbreaking feature, but its convenience makes a difference.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic by Andrew Ahn follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Census and Socioeconomic Data: The accuracy of datasets used for policymaking, including housing, labor, and economic inequality, may be undermined through changes in methodology or funding cuts.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Prince estate was allowed to review the documentary for factual accuracy.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.—
Nicholas Lalla,
WIRED,
4 Mar. 2025
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One of the few amenities as a parent of two children is the joy of taking them to the beach.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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Each of the three choices come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, Yu said.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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The performance was part of a benefit concert for Cancer for College, a scholarship fund founded by Will’s longtime friend Craig Pollard, per Rolling Stone.—
Jane LaCroix,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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