niceties

Example Sentences

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The event, hosted by the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn., began politely enough, with the two candidates exchanging niceties and Raman saying she had “incredible respect” for the mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 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

It’s a strange idea for a movie that, while lacking such structural niceties as an obvious goal to be met, proves an oddly touching experience, somber yet slightly absurd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 20, 2025

It was now plain that we would not attempt to use legal niceties to avoid accepting responsibility for actions we had taken with pride and premeditation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela