niceties

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In Hunter’s play, Metcalf plays a character who has no time for sentimental niceties.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Weeks before, his predecessor, Sir Philip Barton, had worked through the formal niceties of confirming Lord Mandelson's appointment to Washington, such as writing to the King about it on the 18th of December.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

"You can't play all sides. Enough of the niceties," he added.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

In private, foreign officials said, Rodríguez was urbane and attentive, observing the usual diplomatic niceties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

And they raised all their children not only to help those in need but also to revere culture, society, reputation, and all the niceties that came with it.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman