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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
Such diplomatic niceties do not alter realities.
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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
This is not just a matter of social nicety.
—Rodney Brooks, IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2017
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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
This is not just a matter of social nicety.
—Rodney Brooks, IEEE Spectrum, 27 July 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicety
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Card issuers are banking on the fact that wealthy Americans are driving an ever-growing share of the country’s overall spending.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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One particularly notable viral video featured the son of a provincial government minister posing in front of a tree made from boxes of luxury labels including Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Gucci.—
Nir Kshetri,
The Conversation,
14 Sep. 2025
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The lifestyle brand, best known for its range of products from clothing to home goods, boasts an online catalog of quiet luxury items at budget-friendly prices.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
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The fighter jets will enhance the Peruvian air force's ability to conduct precision air-to-ground attack operations in support of ground forces in counternarcotics and counterterrorism operations, the DSCA said.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Femininity and strength, precision and imperfection.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Four law enforcement sources told NBC News and NBC Los Angeles that the Hollywood Hills home was connected to the singer but did not provide additional details.—
Andrew Blankstein,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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The only minor criticism is that there is a lot of visual detail in the game, and enemy attacks, as well as their sudden movements, can often take you by surprise.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is major upside here in terms of convenience, but brands may struggle to stand out if the platform’s advertising ecosystem gets filled by ads voiced in a more or less similar way.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tomlin recommends setting up a dedicated charging station for convenience and to save your junk drawer from an onslaught of electronic accessories.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The W4100i is also factory calibrated for color accuracy, achieving a Delta E figure of less than 2.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new equations provide a strict limit on the accuracy of a clock based on classical physics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Guests can cruise the property on a complimentary golf cart and take advantage of amenities like an on-site spa, a resort-style pool and hot tub, an indoor gym and multi-purpose courts for tennis or pickleball.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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What are the amenities at Kimpton Hotel Palomar Phoenix?—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Leaves falling is 'like nutrient recycling' Fuller said there are benefits to leaves changing colors and falling in autumn.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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The benefit celebrated the arts organization's 60-year journey with an eye to the future.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Nicety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicety. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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