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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 city must also create maps of the city’s coastal park facilities and install map panels in Mission Beach Park and Mission Bay Park that show recreational amenities.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling.
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David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The 508-foot gigayacht (dubbed Beyond Horizons) will be open to just 300 ultra-high-net-worth individuals and will feature 30 member suites, fine dining experiences, a private gym and other luxe amenities.
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Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Elsewhere, the cozy cabin invites you in with a stone fireplace and modern amenities like smart TVs and central heating.
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Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2026
The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling.
—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The 508-foot gigayacht (dubbed Beyond Horizons) will be open to just 300 ultra-high-net-worth individuals and will feature 30 member suites, fine dining experiences, a private gym and other luxe amenities.
—
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Elsewhere, the cozy cabin invites you in with a stone fireplace and modern amenities like smart TVs and central heating.
—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for amenity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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And that became mighty inconvenient in the seventh inning, when shortstop Willy Adames swung through a pitch, grimaced with lower back pain and made a tapping-out gesture to the dugout.
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On social media, native Algerians have seen their image of Americans debunked by continuous kind gestures during the impromptu cultural exchanges.
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Images emerged of him on other luxury vacations, including an all-cash trip to Aruba.
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On June 27, the Chanel ambassador offered up a unique, and unexpected, take on the luxury fashion house's classic skirt suit.
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Williams was never absent from that history except by the convenience of certain scholarly habits.
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Over time, however, the convenience of a single platform can introduce a different kind of complexity.
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Instead of the traditional ground beef, carrots offer an earthy sweetness that pairs well with the richness from the Gruyère cheese.
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Traditional bars often relied on seed oils for texture and mouthfeel, sucralose or sugar alcohols for sweetness without calories, and various binders or fillers to keep costs down and shelf life long.
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Sugar is at the forensic lab with the corpse of a man who looks an awful lot like Ji Moon but isn’t Ji Moon (courtesy of Shea Whigham as Tom Flybjerg).
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The purists were always going to take issue with a Prancing Horse that had an electric powertrain instead of snarling internal combustion engine, but its unorthodox design, courtesy of Jony Ivy’s LoveFrom studio, has received just as much criticism.
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Buckingham Palace revealed on June 19 that King Charles has offered Harry and his family accommodation on a royal estate during their visit, though the location has not been disclosed.
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Everything after that is a matter of planning ahead, whether that means booking accommodations in advance or bringing the right gear.
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Swept away The high altitude in Denver can cause certain pitch types to go awry, but Gray had the benefit of being able to mix and match from his expansive repertoire.
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Created by the makers of Korea’s buzzy Rejuran in-office skin boosters, the Turnover Ampoule offers a needle-free way to tap into the ingredient’s glow-boosting benefits at home.
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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