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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a private yacht is a luxury
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as in convenience
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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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths
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Recent Examples of luxury
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The former site of the department store houses a luxury high-rise apartment building, despite requests from the victims’ families that a memorial be built.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The Cadillac Elevated Velocity is an all-electric concept for fans of the V-Series performance models in the luxury carmaker's lineup.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
This marks a significant milestone for the luxury hotel brand in the Gulf.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Sean Kingston was sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison Friday after he and his mother were convicted of defrauding multiple vendors of more than $1 million in luxury items ranging from high-end watches to a bulletproof Cadillac Escalade.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
The former site of the department store houses a luxury high-rise apartment building, despite requests from the victims’ families that a memorial be built.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
The Cadillac Elevated Velocity is an all-electric concept for fans of the V-Series performance models in the luxury carmaker's lineup.
—New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
This marks a significant milestone for the luxury hotel brand in the Gulf.
—Katharina Kotrba, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
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Encounter great art within Grand Hyatt Tokyo – with a nod to art consultant Neal Menzies & Company of Los Angeles – at every turn, navigating the opulent facilities, amenities, and restaurants.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Immigration officials told TIME that the facility will have all the amenities of a traditional facility, including legal representation, a law library, visitation opportunities, and a place for recreation and medical treatment.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
19 Aug. 2025
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As for retailers, Paradis said that consumers are valuing convenience and rewards.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Intentional choices, not convenience, build smart careers.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Last Crumb's cookies are excellent edible gifts, with a luxurious flavor and mouthfeel and the price tag to match.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
16 Aug. 2025
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There’s also a chance to stay in a hotel that could easily pass for a castle, a luxurious five-star abode with rooms overlooking the scenic Perthshire countryside and spacious self-catering lodges.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Play, then, is far more than a nostalgic indulgence.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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The latter is all about indulgence and slowing down.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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Our goal here has always been to maintain an engine that keeps rolling and keeps providing a high-quality comfort sitcom.—
Trey Williams,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The result features a latticed midsole and seamless and adaptive upper that can deliver immersive airflow and second-skin comfort.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These albums began the series of ace archival projects over the past decade, starting with the pivotal deluxe editions of Sgt. Pepper and the White Album, as well as films like Eight Days A Week: The Touring Years, Beatles ’64, and Peter Jackson’s Get Back.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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Boasting 13 tracks and an additional 12 tracks across several deluxe versions, Swift's 10th album smashed streaming records for both the highest single day and the highest single week while also selling one million copies in its debut week.—
Nicole Sands,
People.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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North Korea's once-covert role in direct support of Russia's war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation's leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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But standard sunscreen — the kind that comes out of the bottle white or cream colored and disappears into the skin — leaves out an important benefit, says Dr. Jenna Lester, associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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Beyond it is a three-hectare haven of silvery olive trees, luxuriant Washingtonia palms, and lawns where peacocks wander freely.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, a beard provided a simpler solution: a luxuriant facial covering requiring only the occasional scissor trim—no barber necessary.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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