ACCOMMODATION Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

accommodation

noun

ə-ˌkä-mə-ˈdā-shən

Definition of accommodation

as in lodging

usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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as in negotiation

the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

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as in amenity

something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

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as in adjustment

the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

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maladaptation

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of accommodation According to city leaders, the project will also improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations in the area. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 This is the earliest date MLB has ever picked to start its season, short of international accommodations. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 29 Oct. 2026 Sponsored by District 3 Commissioner Nicole Massiah, the measure defines camping as using public space for private living accommodations in a manner that obstructs public access or blocks entryways and exits to public property for extended periods. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Hainsworth was fired in January of 2023 and alleged in the same lawsuit that he was wrongfully terminated in retaliation for reporting workplace safety hazards and requesting accommodations for injuries sustained on the job. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for accommodation

Noun

The hotel is part lodging, part social club, and 100 percent focused on catering to a certain type of hard-charging, outdoor enthusiast.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
Student transportation, lodging, meals and equipment costs for their trip to New York will require additional fundraising.

— Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of lodging

Noun

When negotiations began, many firefighters viewed the contract as an opportunity to address departures and improve retention.

— Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
The independent dispute resolution system, or IDR, created under the No Surprises Act, was an arbitration process intended to serve as a last-ditch safeguard when negotiations between insurers and providers failed.

— Christian Swann, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of negotiation

Noun

Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Davidson Just outside Charlotte and with all the hospital amenities of the nearby metro, Davidson isn’t just for the college students of its namesake university.

— Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

The experience of the past eight months suggests that resilience has been earned, through adjustment, stronger policy frameworks, and buffers built before the conflict.

— Jihad Azour, semafor.com, 5 Nov. 2026
But rather than the usual micro-adjustments, the platform’s announcement of Features — allowing creators to upload horizontal videos of up to 90 minutes — heralds a more radical shift.

— Annie Corser, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adjustment

Noun

The committee has rejected claims of widespread fraud as baseless, saying there is no evidentiary basis to allege systematic compromise of the vote.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
But ultraportable doesn’t have to mean making ultra-compromises on the quality of your daily driver.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of compromise

Noun

The backstory The Dusit brand is practically synonymous with luxury hospitality in Thailand, having first opened its doors in Bangkok back in 1970.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
The cocktail-making station and mini bar stocked with luxury chocolates and Viennese wafers adds to the fun.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

While fashion brands have historically shot and spent money on a limited set of imagery for their e-commerce platforms, generative AI allows for the adaptation of content for every country and its own individual consumer niches.

— Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The splashy move comes as Webtoon Entertainment, which originated as a digital comic and webnovel platform, looks to make its big break in Hollywood after its adaptations have taken off at home in South Korea and internationally.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of adaptation

Noun

For travelers arriving independently, the lodge's location near the park entrance is a major convenience, though transportation and activities will have to be arranged separately.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026