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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses a cool glass of lemonade sure would be nice
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as in polite
following the established traditions of refined society and good taste had nice manners
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as in careful
hard to please she's far too nice about her clothes for me to even consider giving her clothing for her birthday
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as in gracious
having an easygoing and pleasing manner especially in social situations such a nice person to have as a party guest
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as in subtle
made or done with extreme care and accuracy the noticeably nice folding of the dinner napkins told us that we were in the home of a domestic diva
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as in honorable
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue in those days nice people would not have been caught dead in a gambling casino
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as in formal
marked by or showing careful attention to set forms and details a gentleman's club with a nice code of honor that no one can breach and still remain a member
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Recent Examples of nice While Tommy Tremble and Mitchell Evans have formed a nice inline platoon, Ja’Tavion Sanders has struggled with injuries and inconsistency over the past two seasons. —
Mike Kaye april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 Also, what’s been really nice this fifth year is seeing students returning to volunteer or visit. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 Although small, the village is nonetheless full of charm—and some very nice houses. —Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 This creates a nice layered color effect that doesn't feel too matchy-matchy. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nice
Mike Kaye april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026 Also, what’s been really nice this fifth year is seeing students returning to volunteer or visit. —Zac Ntim, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026 Although small, the village is nonetheless full of charm—and some very nice houses. —Emma Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026 This creates a nice layered color effect that doesn't feel too matchy-matchy. —Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
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Great andouille sausages are balanced, with a pleasant amount of smoke, savory meat flavor, just enough heat to linger on your tongue after each bite, and a pleasant amount of salt to amplify it all.— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.— Wendy C. Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
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Remember to keep your communication polite and to the point.— Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
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Your detailed paper trail, photos and polite escalation to a company executive should all work in your favor.— Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2026
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This requires careful monitoring of key parameters such as sugar and acidity from veraison through to harvest.— Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere within him is the spirit of the patriotic teenager and the careful lower-court judge who rejected any notion of party loyalty or judicial agenda.— Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
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Bruce Childress, Maydan Market’s director of restaurants, will swoop in with gracious suggestions across price points and tastes preferences.— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Servers are warm and gracious, while bartenders like The Cove’s Mario will learn cocktail preferences in no time and offer suggestions based on mood and palate.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
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And according to therapists, that distinction can be subtle but significant, often showing up in patterns that feel normal on the surface but are actually rooted in the need to feel chosen rather than the desire to truly know someone.— Hana Hong, SELF, 22 Apr. 2026
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The final drink had a subtle floral note with a hint of cinnamon that reminded me of horchata.— Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
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After receiving an honorable discharge in 1972, Nolte returned to Raytown to begin a career as an electrician.— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026
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Why did the Pentagon, for no plausible reason other than animus, expel trans service members after years of honorable service?— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
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The service At the health clinic, in the restaurants, and throughout the property, the service is deferential and fastidious without being overwhelmingly formal.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
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With four stories and 35 rooms, Joslyn has opulence built, inlaid, and planted in every corner, from its carriage house tower to its gold drawing room and five acres of formal estate gardens.— Jacqueline Kehoe, Midwest Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.— Staff Author, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2026
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However, when the island air calms down in the evening, their delightful fragrance is very evident.— Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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