1
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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2
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
Occupying a two-mile run from Beach Boulevard south to the Newport Beach line, State Beach is family friendly and features many of the amenities of its northern neighbor without the volume of crowds, hassles or craziness.
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the spot had more than a few fabulous amenities, particularly the plumbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The stadium will see an influx of luxury spaces designed to provide fans and corporate sponsors larger areas to watch matches, get food and enjoy other amenities.
—Benjamin Snyder, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
After years of delays from heavy winter storms, COVID, funding shortfalls, and more fires, crews built a new trail as part of a $2 million upgrade to the park, with impressive new wooden bridges, signs and other amenities, completing the project in 2021.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
Indeed, the spot had more than a few fabulous amenities, particularly the plumbing.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The stadium will see an influx of luxury spaces designed to provide fans and corporate sponsors larger areas to watch matches, get food and enjoy other amenities.
—Benjamin Snyder, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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Meta is said to be developing new smart glasses that include a display for viewing apps and notifications and a wristband for easier gesture control, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Most recently, luxury automobile manufacturer Jaguar was the victim of an attack, which forced the company to restrict production briefly.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Sep. 2025
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Having a guy out there like him is a luxury for me.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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There is major upside here in terms of convenience, but brands may struggle to stand out if the platform’s advertising ecosystem gets filled by ads voiced in a more or less similar way.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tomlin recommends setting up a dedicated charging station for convenience and to save your junk drawer from an onslaught of electronic accessories.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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The addition of classic solar notes like benzoin, vanilla orchid, and amber woods ensures the sugary sweetness never becomes too sweet or headache-inducing.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This is a rich, almost chewy, Old Fashioned variation where the salinity of the beef fat meets the sweetness of the maple syrup and subtle chocolate undertone.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Photo courtesy of Templon, Paris - Brussels Some of the bronze sculptures are painted in vibrant colors.—
Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As always, his courtesy was old-fashioned and slightly otherworldly.—
Cynthia Zarin,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The behemoth is equipped with only 10 guest cabins, prioritizing amenities and entertaining space over accommodation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put on hold a policy change made earlier this week that prohibited workers with disabilities from working from home as a reasonable accommodation, according to internal documents shared with USA TODAY.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex briefly joined her husband onstage at the benefit concert, before giving him a quick hug and then watching from the side of the stage as Harry presented an award to Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the tax and spending cuts bill Republicans muscled through Congress in July means 3 million people would not qualify for food stamps, also known as SNAP benefits.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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