1
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living
a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect
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as in restroom
chiefly British
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station
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Recent Examples of convenience
At the same time, convenience often comes with tradeoffs.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Spicer said each artifact on display tells a story that continues to influence modern society — from personal convenience to national security.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With intuitive controls and vibrant displays, plus additional options like headphones, earbuds and portable speakers, these devices are designed to support both fitness and everyday convenience.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Spicer said each artifact on display tells a story that continues to influence modern society — from personal convenience to national security.
—Loureen Ayyoub, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With intuitive controls and vibrant displays, plus additional options like headphones, earbuds and portable speakers, these devices are designed to support both fitness and everyday convenience.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
Noun
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Each one is stocked with an amenity kit of Blue Lagoon skincare, slippers, hair dryers, robes, towels, and a private shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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After spending a season playing in a minor league ballpark, the Rays are looking forward to going back to big league amenities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The all-gender restroom had no toilet paper.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 3,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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The restroom includes a privacy stall and an ergonomic toilet seat.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Dim the overhead lights, use a candle or low amber light, leave your phone out of the bathroom and spend 15 to 20 minutes in warm water about 60 to 90 minutes before bed.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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That unclogged the pipe, allowing the waste management system to expel the urine outside the capsule, potentially clearing the system to allow the astronauts to begin using the toilet again.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Many here lack water to bathe and flush toilets.—
Natalia Favre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And our sleep quality has a direct correlation to our comfort and sleep environment.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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For Robert Flamerich, who drives from Miami Beach to Doral daily, conserving gas means sacrificing comfort.—
Austin Carter,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenience. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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