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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
To attract users on a daily basis, and not just for performances or events, the operator also envisioned a craft and artisan market and other amenities.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
With 176 rooms, four onsite dining options, a resort-style pool complete with rentable cabanas, and a nearby day spa, The Stella combines personality with plenty of amenities.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The glitzy amenity can be traced back to the early 1990s, when Blohm + Voss launched the 344-foot Lady Moura.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
These sustainability measures are just as important as providing amenities for truck drivers, Rouse said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
With 176 rooms, four onsite dining options, a resort-style pool complete with rentable cabanas, and a nearby day spa, The Stella combines personality with plenty of amenities.
—Jill Robbins, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2025
The glitzy amenity can be traced back to the early 1990s, when Blohm + Voss launched the 344-foot Lady Moura.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
These sustainability measures are just as important as providing amenities for truck drivers, Rouse said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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Liang, kneeling before me, made a praying gesture and rubbed his hands together to warm them.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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The gesture might boost public support for the tax.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Geneva Watch Days opened last Thursday with a slew of new introductions that added substance and excitement to the weekend of events seminars, roundtables and events focused on the world of luxury watches.—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Of course, with a luxury experience also comes a luxurious price tag and the cost of tickets won’t be the kind of budget fares people most associate with bus travel.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the Sync Air Fryer caters to those cooking smaller meals but still need that same level of precision, while benefiting from the convenience of a standard air fryer.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, the eye glass space was largely fractured, confusing, and not customer-friendly before Warby Parker entered the scene with exceptional client experience, a focus on customer service and convenience, and a user-friendly product.—
Brandon Aversano,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sweet, ripe green figs provide the star ingredient, while shaved fennel adds a bright, licorice-like note that balances the figs’ natural sweetness.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Their Classic Stir Fry Sauce rests on a salty (but not too salty) backbone of tamari, warmth from garlic and ginger, nuttiness from sesame oil, a touch of sweetness from agave, plus mushroom powder for umami.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The tradition muted palette gets a graphic update courtesy of pops of color informed by school pennants, an LV monogram tartan, as well as on theme embroideries and crests that extend to small accessories in the form of what are sure to be covetable caps, scarves, and ties.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Green Bay would find the end zone once more in the first half, courtesy of another 90-plus-yard drive.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Rooms With 86 rooms and suites spread across nine categories, Grand Hotel Fasano's accommodations range in size from 215 square feet for a standard room to 968 square feet for its suites.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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For foot passengers who don’t mind simple accommodation, fares for a basic cabin typically range from $35—$75 per person.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For her, bedrooms and dining rooms, in particular, benefit from the romance and visual depth these prints offer.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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Some social benefit incentives don’t work in the right direction.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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