pleasantry

Example Sentences

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It’s unclear if this is a plea or a pleasantry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Norm doesn’t treat the inquiry — “How’s the world treating you, Norm?” — as perfunctory pleasantry.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

In a different version of Washington — something in the ballpark of the old normal, whatever that was — the sentiment could be ignored as a boilerplate pleasantry.

From New York Times • Nov. 13, 2019

Murray seemed embarrassed, mumbled some pleasantry, then turned away.

From Scientific American • Jun. 6, 2019

Elizabeth tried to join in her father’s pleasantry, but could only force one most reluctant smile.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen