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as in courtesies
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 luxuries
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 conveniences
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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Recent Examples of amenities
Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
See what other amenities come with this stay on Airbnb’s website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The rehabilitation will preserve the historic Spanish Colonial Revival pool house’s exterior while adding modern amenities, including a gender-neutral bathhouse facility and improved accessibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
See what other amenities come with this stay on Airbnb’s website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The rehabilitation will preserve the historic Spanish Colonial Revival pool house’s exterior while adding modern amenities, including a gender-neutral bathhouse facility and improved accessibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
Simon Akam,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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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.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quiet, introspective moments coexist with more expansive, communal gestures, creating a layered emotional landscape.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the chairman and CEO of $428 billion energy giant Chevron, Mike Wirth, also believes in the power of meaningful gestures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Tell us all about the accommodations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 38th edition features 84 pages of arts and culture, accommodations, dining and shopping, transportation, golf and things to see and do in Chicago’s south and southwest suburbs.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
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And yet Kyoto is also a modern city with modern comforts, where people live and work amid the legacy of centuries, sustaining and sustained by a living heritage.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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Today, the rooms blend modern comforts with a 19th-century aesthetic—think Victorian floral wallpaper and soaking bathtubs.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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