as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand
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Noun
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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 -
What puts Esperanza over the top, though, are its community amenities, including a resort-style saltwater pool and spa, plus an outdoor barbecue area, and a fitness center.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests who prefer more creature comforts can opt for a high-low West Virginia trip, pairing a night in the tower with a stay at the state’s iconic Greenbrier Resort, a landmark hotel that opened in 1913 and is about 55 miles away.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Breezy interiors balance local crafts—coconut wood, wicker, and mother-of-pearl inlays—with creature comforts such as open-plan living rooms, outdoor rain showers, and private pools large enough to swim laps in.—
Chris Schalkx,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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These ideas are not luxuries, but the foundation of a free republic.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Good health and vitality are the real luxuries, and that should be the goal.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These benefits are rounded out by a caffeine, hyaluronic acid, peptides, escin, and squalane.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
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Officials also touted the environmental benefits at Thursday’s ceremony.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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