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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
For one thing, the advent of washing machines and other modern conveniences meant that backyards could be used for leisure.
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
If guests consistently mention location, cleanliness, staff helpfulness, breakfast, parking, room noise or digital convenience, those signals can influence future discovery.
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Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If convenience, balance, or low impact matter more, bodyweight exercises can be a great place to begin.
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Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 July 2026
Writing a Letter In a world of phone, email, text, instant message, DM, and voice-to-text, letter-writing is one of the slowest ways to get information to someone—and people these days are used to speed and convenience.
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Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
30 June 2026
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Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
If guests consistently mention location, cleanliness, staff helpfulness, breakfast, parking, room noise or digital convenience, those signals can influence future discovery.
—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
If convenience, balance, or low impact matter more, bodyweight exercises can be a great place to begin.
—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
1 July 2026
Writing a Letter In a world of phone, email, text, instant message, DM, and voice-to-text, letter-writing is one of the slowest ways to get information to someone—and people these days are used to speed and convenience.
—
Jillian Pretzel,
Parents,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
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At the same time, more people are going to the beach in larger groups and for special events, requiring more space and amenities.
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The lakeside pool is an unforgettable outdoor amenity with a gray bottom and electric spa.
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With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.
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It's equipped with two sofas and separate chairs that convert into multiple sleeping arrangements, along with two private in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
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The affair is set to be expensive fête typical of luxury celeb nuptials, however the couple donated $26 million to charity ahead of their big day.
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Miami is changing, with waterfront luxury and billionaire property purchases.
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Set on nearly three acres, the approximately 6,100-square-foot residence featured six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with a semicircular living room, marble floors, and lush grounds anchored by a pool and loggia.
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Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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Sign up for an Amazon Prime membership to get exclusive perks and benefits all year, including grocery delivery.
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On their way in, crews had to clear debris from multiple floors; aside from chunks of concrete, masonry and flooring, obstacles included a bathroom sink and toilet that had tumbled down from above.
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For Gatere, achieving those goals will require broader structural changes to an industry that, until last year, was not even required by law to provide separate toilets for women.
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The first one features a six-foot tall bronze cast angel whose wings enfold around a granite bench; the sculpture was intended to offer the comfort of an angel’s embrace for visitors who take a seat there.
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Honest depth heals best when paired with patience and respect for everyone’s comfort level.
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“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenience. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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