pleasantries

Example Sentences

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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

I was never a fan of pleasantries because they seemed like a waste of time.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

As years go by, more and more of our verbal interaction has taken the form of extended pleasantries.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

Bellowing a chain of incoherent pleasantries, Bunny slapped me on the shoulder and leapt out of the car.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt