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as in facts
a single piece of information
knows all the niceties of diplomatic protocol
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as in amenities
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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Recent Examples of niceties
Not all bows and curtsies But the visit may not all be royal- and heritage-themed niceties, bows and curtsies.
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Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Xi could do the same to ByteDance without the legal niceties, which is why Congress required ByteDance to sell TikTok in the first place.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The moral obligation to protect American lives ultimately supersedes diplomatic niceties about sovereignty, particularly when that sovereignty exists more in theory than in practice.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Such diplomatic niceties do not alter realities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet, as the niceties play out in public, analysts say this is an alliance of convenience, not conviction.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Rooms even come equipped with niceties like his and her straw hats and handwoven beach bags, and all of these are yours to keep.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But the pizza videos show that people still yearn for that trace of meanness, that disregard for niceties — that implicit demonstration of a brutal capacity for honesty.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025
Xi could do the same to ByteDance without the legal niceties, which is why Congress required ByteDance to sell TikTok in the first place.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The moral obligation to protect American lives ultimately supersedes diplomatic niceties about sovereignty, particularly when that sovereignty exists more in theory than in practice.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Such diplomatic niceties do not alter realities.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
Yet, as the niceties play out in public, analysts say this is an alliance of convenience, not conviction.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Trump brushed aside those legal niceties, saying Bondi would immediately take over leadership of the Metropolitan Police Department.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Rooms even come equipped with niceties like his and her straw hats and handwoven beach bags, and all of these are yours to keep.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
But the pizza videos show that people still yearn for that trace of meanness, that disregard for niceties — that implicit demonstration of a brutal capacity for honesty.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
Noun
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Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources.—
Jeff Young,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Suffice it to say that this determination will be very specific to the peculiar facts and circumstances before the planner.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The behemoth is equipped with only 10 guest cabins, prioritizing amenities and entertaining space over accommodation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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What puts Esperanza over the top, though, are its community amenities, including a resort-style saltwater pool and spa, plus an outdoor barbecue area, and a fitness center.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Leaving out any vital details or stating the requirements in ambiguous ways is going to undermine the result.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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While a bilateral trade deal was announced in May, key details remain unresolved.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These ideas are not luxuries, but the foundation of a free republic.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Good health and vitality are the real luxuries, and that should be the goal.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even though our homes now have the modern-day conveniences of air conditioning and heat, the stately appearance of a four-poster bed has given it staying power.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Many states and voters have embraced early voting and by mail as conveniences to expand participation, safeguard against weather emergencies and, in some states, produce faster tallies of election results.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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These benefits are rounded out by a caffeine, hyaluronic acid, peptides, escin, and squalane.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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Officials also touted the environmental benefits at Thursday’s ceremony.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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