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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
Dispensing with the annoying niceties of multilateral partnerships and foreign aid brings a kind of clarity to international relations, showing where the real muscle is, like a strip-down before a wrestling match.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
But Paquita didn’t care about tradition or niceties.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
This is how a social revolution — not merely journalistic niceties — is won, when it’s made to seem normal and polite.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
Kamado Joe There are a few more niceties to look forward to:
Two-tier grill configuration to cook ingredients at different temperatures.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
But Paquita didn’t care about tradition or niceties.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
This is how a social revolution — not merely journalistic niceties — is won, when it’s made to seem normal and polite.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
Kamado Joe There are a few more niceties to look forward to:
Two-tier grill configuration to cook ingredients at different temperatures.
—New Atlas, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
Noun
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In fact, sources have told me that the PACCARB has already been disbanded.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Despite the fact that this is a fun-loving, social day that promotes romance (yay!), this is also a good day for business.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Most seasons of The White Lotus have glimpsed a yacht of some kind, but the third season sees the cast spend a day and a night on board an 177-foot luxury catamaran around Ya Nui Beach in Phuket and the Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park in Koh Samui.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Available in Seaside Market, luxury suites and other locations.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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From empowering corporations with actionable emissions data to forging partnerships like the Retail Sustainability Collective, Weiss illuminates how businesses can approach the energy transition with clarity, precision and purpose.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
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Bogdanovich establishes these characters and sets them in motion, whisking them through musical numbers that mix and match the lovers in alternating romantic permutations with a mathematical precision that contrasts beautifully with the uncontrollable chaos of the emotions at stake.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His defense on Ashworth in the second half was superb, sticky and lacking in no detail.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Goodwin also accused Victoria of assault and false imprisonment, though specific details were not provided, according to the outlet.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beyond speed for convenience, real-time payments are about empowerment.—
Marc Sacal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Their education, safety, and future should not be sacrificed for administrative convenience and financial savings.—
Melanie L. Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The outdated model used for 30 years provided a four-hour lead-time with 50% accuracy when determining whether radiation from a solar flare would reach Earth.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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During his stint with the Steelers, Fields showed some accuracy improvements.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2025
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For that sort of money there will naturally be lots of amenities too, including a rooftop pool, multiple lounges, offices, a cinema, a gym, and more.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
30 Mar. 2025
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But the company wanted $340,000 for a balcony cabin, plus $8,000 a month for amenities such as food, entertainment, health-club use and laundry services.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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The future trajectory will depend on addressing adoption barriers, clarifying regulatory frameworks, and demonstrating tangible benefits to the scientific community.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Taking multiple shots won’t give you more benefits faster.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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