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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
In Bangladesh, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League dispensed with procedural niceties in its quest to break its rivals ahead of the recent general election.
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Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2019
Beyond the niceties like those, minivans have a lot more to offer than transport for a boatload of small humans.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024
Trump's own brand of cronyism scoffs at the ethical niceties that had constrained his predecessors of all ideological stripes.
—Sami J. Karam, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2017
But niceties aside, job No. 1 right now is nominating the best person to defeat Mr. Trump.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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Paul Staniland, Foreign Affairs, 4 Jan. 2019
Beyond the niceties like those, minivans have a lot more to offer than transport for a boatload of small humans.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2024
Trump's own brand of cronyism scoffs at the ethical niceties that had constrained his predecessors of all ideological stripes.
—Sami J. Karam, Foreign Affairs, 19 July 2017
But niceties aside, job No. 1 right now is nominating the best person to defeat Mr. Trump.
—Letters To The Editor, Washington Post, 30 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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Our data suggests the real risk that these projects and projects like them face isn’t slow demand for electric vehicles, as some people have suggested – in fact, demand continues to climb.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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In fact, pet owners should be vigilant and make sure their pets avoid tainted food or poison.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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In the mayoral race, City Councilmember Martínez Beltrán challenged Turner, with the pair often publicly at odds on issues ranging from peace resolutions in the Israel-Gaza war to tax deals for a luxury hotel.Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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So far, London has experienced a bit of a slump in the luxury real estate market in 2024 with a decline in high-end deals.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even operations that military analysts laud for their technical sophistication have lacked the precision to avoid widespread harm to civilians.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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If there’s enough to the role, there’s the precision of film acting.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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Howard was arrested Wednesday in Danville, and reportedly made a statement to police, but authorities haven’t revealed the details of it.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Subscribe now Scores and stats from Orange County games on Friday, Nov. 15 Click here for details about sending your team’s scores and stats to the Register.OCVarsity sports staff, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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Weis Markets continues to focus on expanding its presence in the Franklin County region and enhancing its product offerings and customer conveniences such as 'Weis 2 Go Online' and home delivery services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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In a world where the consumer has become used to ordering an Uber or takeaway food on their smartphone, consumers have increasingly come to expect that level of ease and convenience from their financial services partners.Christian Faes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With these two studies, researchers showed for the first time that debate may make a difference in allowing other AI systems to judge the accuracy of an LLM’s pronouncements.Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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The report includes certifications required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, affirming the accuracy of the financial statements and the effectiveness of the fund's internal controls over financial reporting.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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The first-term member supports consistent city park maintenance and wants to look into state and federal funding for city infrastructure projects and other local amenities.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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As a low-cost airline, Breeze offers value fares but with enhanced amenities on its brand-new Airbus A220 fleet.Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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The greatest benefit for waterfowl hunters in recent years is the evolution of truly lifelike decoy postures.Joe Arterburn, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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But the show ultimately weaponizes that claustrophobia to its benefit.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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