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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
No, not the usual idle front-row niceties, but the scorching heat wave that has settled like a dense cloud over the City of Lights.
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Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof.
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Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
But the word ‘power’ needs to remain prominent when thinking about the niceties of making friends and influencing people.
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Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But Biden still kept up the niceties.
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Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
John Feerick, the eighty-nine-year-old law professor who, in 1964, wrote the bulk of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, is used to people asking him questions about the niceties of replacing a sitting President.
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Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
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Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
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Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
There have been niceties and brownnosing, but no sanctions or threats thereof.
—
Mirjam Swanson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
But the word ‘power’ needs to remain prominent when thinking about the niceties of making friends and influencing people.
—
Simon Chadwick,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
But Biden still kept up the niceties.
—
Stylecaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
3 June 2026
These include niceties like complimentary garment bags in closets and a pet park with space for four-legged guests to play with toys and water bowls that can be sent to the room.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
John Feerick, the eighty-nine-year-old law professor who, in 1964, wrote the bulk of the Twenty-fifth Amendment, is used to people asking him questions about the niceties of replacing a sitting President.
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Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
The two women appeared to end their conversation on a positive note and continued to exchange niceties in their DMs.
—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Stop their vote now, sort out the legal niceties later.
—
Pat Beall,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for niceties
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Spectators can also use the tool to access photos, history and basic facts about the legendary aircraft roaring overhead.
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Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
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Additional medical staff are on site, and cooling amenities include an inflatable misting station near the First Base Plaza and misting fans at the Left Field Plaza and Section 210.
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The complex has amenities such as a fitness center, coffee shop, movie theater, community garden, community center and library, and a picnic area with grills, providing common spaces for residents to socialize, volunteer and relax.
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For all its functional details, like the four protective feet at the base, a spacious interior, and multifunctional pockets, there are fun ones to match.
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Additional details are expected to be released on Monday, the department said.
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Salted and preserved fish and meats, including bacon, sausage, liver pudding and offal, were staples of working-class people's diets, while the upper classes indulged in such luxuries as white flour and sugar.
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Due to postwar prosperity and changes in pool-construction technology, private pools were no longer considered luxuries but within reach of the burgeoning middle-class.
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Further conveniences include a spacious center console, an overall console and 10 beverage holders.
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Residents also have access to everyday conveniences including the Copper & Stone gourmet market and grocery, a full-service pharmacy, and Las Catalinas Medical Care, which provides medical services, IV therapies and dental care right in town.
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On Tuesday, the State Controller’s Office reported that California’s net liability for state retirees’ health and dental benefits is estimated to be $78 billion, which is down $14 billion from last year’s estimate.
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Paramount has repeatedly touted the benefits of the transaction, and Ellison has attempted to reassure Hollywood’s creative community by promising to put 30 movies a year in theaters.
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“Niceties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niceties. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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