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

Companies are tightening scrutiny of employee expenses, meaning certain niceties are disappearing, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

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