as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
his unfailing niceness makes him a great student to have in class
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Recent Examples of niceness
Real niceness isn’t people-pleasing or passivity.
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Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
The show’s charm and niceness turned it into a huge Emmy winner for its first season.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Leaders must foster an environment where productive tension and direct communication are valued to achieve true performance, rather than letting niceness crowd out essential truths.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
There are ways to cut through that ultra-niceness and get some real, actionable feedback, according to Tessa West, a social psychologist and professor at New York University.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child’s niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
So there’s a niceness to the fact that people are on the same page in fiction.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Even in the old days, critics were battling the forces of creeping niceness, and not always winning.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2026
The show’s charm and niceness turned it into a huge Emmy winner for its first season.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2026
Leaders must foster an environment where productive tension and direct communication are valued to achieve true performance, rather than letting niceness crowd out essential truths.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Dec. 2025
There are ways to cut through that ultra-niceness and get some real, actionable feedback, according to Tessa West, a social psychologist and professor at New York University.
—Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2025
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child’s niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
So there’s a niceness to the fact that people are on the same page in fiction.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Even in the old days, critics were battling the forces of creeping niceness, and not always winning.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceness
sweetness
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Now’s the time to get these spring treasures and use them in our Melting Onions recipe—a side dish designed for the 1015’s large rings and natural sweetness, which leads to beautiful caramelization.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Niceness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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