pleasantries
Example Sentences
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Blume’s introductory pleasantries about how much he valued communicating with the staff were greeted with boos.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Together for the better part of four decades, L7 did not faff around with small talk and pleasantries: They took the stage and rocked your face off.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
They exchanged pleasantries with Mrs. Sutherland, she departed, and the men got straight down to business.
From Slate ● Dec. 1, 2025
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 think of the parks and the restaurants, of the pleasantries I'll never use on the friends I am failing to make.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
