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as in gesture
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior
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as in luxury
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
we don't need an expensive hotel with all the amenities—just a place to sleep
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as in convenience
something that adds to one's ease of living
that campground has so many of the amenities of home that it is best left to those who only like to pretend they are camping
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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
at the nursing home Mr. Crawford's natural amenity charms the ladies and puts the men at ease
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Recent Examples of amenity
Elsewhere in the tower will be retail space, a fitness center, health clinic, and other amenities, including lounge areas and private dining rooms.
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Adam Williams
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The amenity areas would fill pockets of open spaces between the building clusters, according to Renée Strand, the owner, principal and managing director of Holst Architecture in Portland.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
The rest of the spa—which, in an effort to focus mostly on the treatments, does not include typical wellness amenities like saunas and steam rooms—is just as understated.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Adam Williams
june 05, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
The amenity areas would fill pockets of open spaces between the building clusters, according to Renée Strand, the owner, principal and managing director of Holst Architecture in Portland.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2025
The rest of the spa—which, in an effort to focus mostly on the treatments, does not include typical wellness amenities like saunas and steam rooms—is just as understated.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 3 June 2025
Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.
—Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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Social media content featuring rude hand gestures was scrubbed from the internet.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Boxes and cylinders and prisms can no longer do that, and the lone remaining expressive gesture is to Go Weird, as architects strain for enough distinctiveness to produce a landmark.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
6 June 2025
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The whole trip will contain exclusive experiences, expert guides, and exciting surprises, along with a mix of luxury and sustainability.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2025
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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To research … Continue reading Relatively light and compact, his model had a tricky hand crank and an eyebrow-raising $25 price tag (who could afford such convenience?).—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Best Time to Visit The summer season runs between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends and is best for those who want the convenience of more frequent ferry service from Boston or airline service into Cape Cod Gateway Airport (HYA) in Hyannis, Massachusetts.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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In April 2024, the British royal attended a fashion sustainability panel in London, wearing a design courtesy of Gabriela Hearst, a designer who’s made sustainability a cornerstone of her eponymous label’s mission.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
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The next one is courtesy of a cop on Wednesday evening.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2025
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At Camp Sarika, the accommodations also match the safari ethos with full immersion into the pristine, natural setting.—
Jake Emen,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
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The 114-room property (which includes suites, motel rooms, and cabins) is the sole accommodation inside the park, with access to restaurants, a general store, and a laundry facility.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
11 June 2025
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The lack of penalties has been missing in Buddie’s mind and much of it has to do with the NCAA losing countless legal battles, which led the organization stepping away from enforcing things like improper benefits and stepping aside for the CSC to handle it.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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The Louisiana Workforce Commission will work closely with LDH to ensure that all benefits are delivered in as seamless a manner as possible.—
Nolan McKendry,
The Washington Examiner,
12 June 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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