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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
The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Green and his wife recently became some of the first buyers in a new 114-acre community rising in Horseshoe Bay, a resort town about 215 miles from Houston known for its golf courses and amenities on Lake LBJ.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Campers are welcome to use the pool, Wi-Fi, dog park, playground, and firepits, among other amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The Anantara Concorso Roma will be held in the center of the Eternal City, allowing for convenient access to a host of amenities.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Green and his wife recently became some of the first buyers in a new 114-acre community rising in Horseshoe Bay, a resort town about 215 miles from Houston known for its golf courses and amenities on Lake LBJ.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Campers are welcome to use the pool, Wi-Fi, dog park, playground, and firepits, among other amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The Anantara Concorso Roma will be held in the center of the Eternal City, allowing for convenient access to a host of amenities.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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After missing 27 consecutive games with a sore right knee, days of rehab and setbacks, that simple gesture said it all.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The banner, more reminiscent of the way leaders are plastered on government buildings in a dictatorship like North Korea, is just the type of gesture the president expects.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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Uncompromising lovers of luxury.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vista Verde Ranch Clark, Colorado Vista Verde Ranch is all about rustic luxury, and guests are considered part of the family.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Set in breathtaking natural landscapes with all-inclusive convenience, North America's best dude ranches are perfect for family vacations and multigenerational trips.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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While there are specific guidelines that beer judges use to evaluate saisons, those are a more modern convenience, which the brewers who first made these beers would laugh at.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Huda Beauty is dropping another new collection, this time inspired by the sweetness of strawberry and the richness of coffee.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Dulces Clara’s colorful inventory of Mexican candy features a variety of unique creations, like the popular Hormigas, a hard caramel candy with a watermelon flavor and a dusting of spicy chili powder, and gummies that mix the sweetness of mango with the tartness of tamarind.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Cooling The Aurora Luxe Cooling mattress from Brooklyn Bedding excels at temperature regulation courtesy of its advanced cooling technologies and breathable hybrid construction.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Tune into yourself while tuning out the outside world courtesy of an E-bike ride under the Tuscan sun, a stroll through the olive groves, a dip in the infinity pool, a meditative massage, or a private cooking class using ingredients sourced from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working countryside with standalone-style only accommodations, luxury amenities, and a polished farm-house design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Though Oh was asked to provide five-star accommodations for E’LAST, there were no luxury hotels in the area, so the group members stayed in the dormitory.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aging populations Falling birth rates coupled with rising life expectancies result in aging populations, which in turn strain economic growth, healthcare and benefit systems as a smaller pool of working age people are required to support, through taxes, a growing pool of retirees.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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