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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
Little niceties for the hosts who are graciously putting you up for Christmas?
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Green Border forces us to confront raw human behavior, shorn of all niceties and posturing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 June 2024
If the idea of waking up in a 20th-century train car sounds questionable, all the modern niceties of a luxury hotel room were present — including plush bedding and a rainfall shower with bath amenities from Byredo.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
The rift between the soldier and the scientist continues to grow, but the Admiral is done with the niceties, and he is finished with Nima questioning his actions.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
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Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
Green Border forces us to confront raw human behavior, shorn of all niceties and posturing.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 June 2024
If the idea of waking up in a 20th-century train car sounds questionable, all the modern niceties of a luxury hotel room were present — including plush bedding and a rainfall shower with bath amenities from Byredo.
—Chris Dong, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024
The rift between the soldier and the scientist continues to grow, but the Admiral is done with the niceties, and he is finished with Nima questioning his actions.
—Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
Noun
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In fact, Kaia hopes to join the dog show circuit next year.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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In fact, Obama, in each of his terms, deported way more people than Trump.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The quiet luxury aesthetic requires a bit more effort than its name suggests: This trend in decor—particularly with paint colors—is all about giving off subtle sophistication.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Hardly had the ink dried on President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech then the Albanian government approved a massive $1.4 billion island luxury development project linked to Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, Reuters reports.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Harvey is a stellar writer, placing words with delicate precision on the blank sky of the page; her sentences of dazzling beauty won her the 2024 Booker Prize.—
Barbara Ellis,
The Denver Post,
3 Feb. 2025
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For anyone working in the tech and engineering fields, the P2 is something of a game-changer thanks to its precision and accuracy of ±1.5°C, allowing for detailed inspection of circuit boards.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
1 Feb. 2025
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The study provides unprecedented detail of the distribution of crevasses at different elevations of the ice sheet, and how the fissures and their distribution have been changing, Colgan said.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
3 Feb. 2025
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From the personal details included in her Grammy night look to her secret chat with Chappell Roan, see all the best photos of Swift from the Feb. 2 ceremony.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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People want convenience Many Americans have difficulty accessing primary care, and tend to go without it.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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With direct flights available from the U.S., the destination is gaining momentum among young travelers seeking convenience and breathtaking scenery.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Other factors that could impact pregnancy test accuracy include: Hydration levels.—
Christin Perry,
Parents,
28 Jan. 2025
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Such changes emphasize the continual evolution of Google Maps as a tool for geopolitical accuracy, revolutionary in providing real-time audio-visual data integrated with global policy shifts.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Jan. 2025
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As superyachts continue to grow in length and volume, and the list of amenities jumps with them, the cost to charter some of the most impressive vessels on the water is also spiraling.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2025
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The amenities, in addition to Unrivaled’s competitive salary and players’ ownership stake, is likely why the league already signed the likes of college superstars Flau’jae Johnson and Paige Bueckers as well as have plans to travel in subsequent seasons.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Ogwumike talked to The Athletic at the end of last season about how that benefit has extended her career.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
1 Feb. 2025
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McRae’s songs followed lively sets from No Doubt and P!nk, two of the many artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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