pleasantries

Example Sentences

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Twenty years ago, founders proudly eschewed fashion and decorum, too busy writing code and devising a new world order to bother with pleasantries, like basic manners and French cuffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Wiener said she had known Pretti for around five years and would exchange pleasantries with him over the fence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

Despite those words, a relaxed Joshua and social media star Paul - usually known for his theatrics - exchanged pleasantries and kept it respectful with each other.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

After some pleasantries, I explained that I couldn’t help with her moving boxes because I was about to conduct a highly sensitive business transaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

“You’ve been recruited for a special assignment,” the CO said to Mae and me, skipping any pleasantries or welcomes.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse