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as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a private yacht is a luxury
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as in conveniences
something that adds to one's ease of living
having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries
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Recent Examples of luxuries
Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
From convenient carry-on bags that stay organized to little luxuries that make for a more comfortable experience, like lip balm and electrolytes, here are the 12 long-haul essentials Qantas’ flight crew won’t travel without—starting at $4 at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Best Luxury Electric 5-Passenger Vehicle Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac’s first EV is still its most popular, filled with elevated luxuries and breathtaking performance.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
From convenient carry-on bags that stay organized to little luxuries that make for a more comfortable experience, like lip balm and electrolytes, here are the 12 long-haul essentials Qantas’ flight crew won’t travel without—starting at $4 at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Best Luxury Electric 5-Passenger Vehicle Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac’s first EV is still its most popular, filled with elevated luxuries and breathtaking performance.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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Today, The Retreat is known for its ultra-luxe accommodations, amenities such as afternoon tea, and stunning location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Ranch at Rock Creek Philipsburg, Montana Set on 6,000 acres in Montana, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers unexpected amenities like a 2,000-square-foot spa and ranch sommelier to go along with the usual dude ranch activities like horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and archery.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th-century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st-century hustle possible?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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