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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 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 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
After that, the team has some nice complementary pieces (Noah Philp, Alec Regula are both restricted but their cap hits won’t be massive), but no one who looks poised to take on a substantial role.
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Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Still, this is a nice housewarming present for a pizza lover.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025
However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.
—Joseph Liu, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nice
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Though he was disappointed by the loss, Page didn't demonstrate any further wrestling tactics on Seacrest and ended the show with a polite handshake.—
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His boss and co-worker remember him as quiet, polite and professional.—
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The keyboard itself is pleasant enough to type on, with moderate feedback while avoiding the squishy feel some budget systems have.—
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From the point of view of Paul, Weiss, having to strike this arrangement wasn’t pleasant, but the price was tolerable.—
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
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My 23-year-old BMW received the same careful attention as my brand new premium cars, and the PURE PPF now provides it with those same protective, anti-aging benefits. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
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The Mallard Lounge epitomizes the après-ski tradition, providing a gracious transition from active days to relaxed evenings.—
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Mina, worried about her young kids doing the math about her long, grueling commute, cautiously accepts Alma’s gracious offer.—
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The Pre Wash Scalp Oil is also infused with amber, cashmere musk, lemon and mandarin leaving a subtle fragrance that’s equal parts cozy and sparkling.—
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Look closely, and like Castillo’s U.S. passport, the CARICOM passport holds subtle clues.—
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Nelson provided a copy of his honorable discharge, which was issued in 2011 and related to a previous term of service.—
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For Dan Hurley, UConn men, a painful, but honorable end to their historic era Dom Amore: For Dan Hurley, UConn men, a painful, but honorable end to their historic era Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Will coaching carousel finally snag Dan Hurley’s assistants?—
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The family posed for Christmas photos in matching red formal wear and themed elf onesies in 2023, when Alcala was pregnant with Alianna.—
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Both sides have submitted arguments to the organization and will await a decision on whether there will be a formal investigation.—
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However, a movie can’t be a hit at the international box office without a proper theatrical release internationally.—
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Why does a team that desires to run the ball well not invest in a proper fullback?—
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“Nice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nice. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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