amenities

plural of amenity
1
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 Three entry points Visitors have three choices to enter the Okefenokee — the east, west and north entrances, each with its own public amenities and natural qualities. Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 Le Labo bath amenities, cozy bathrobes, spacious rooms, and a warm and welcoming staff rounded out the memorable stay. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 July 2026 The lodge also has amenities like a social services center, food pantry and laundry room for residents to use during their up to three-month stay. Julianna Mejia july 24, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026 And then the country club, the amenities, and the real estate are built around that racetrack. Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Miami Beach is hosting the Professional Convention Management Association Convening Leaders in January 2027, effectively giving thousands of the world’s meeting planners a chance to experience Miami’s beaches, nightlife and cultural amenities. Michael Cheng, The Conversation, 23 July 2026 Their philosophy is to create design-forward retreats across the Mediterranean, combining the natural surroundings and heritage of each property with high-end service and amenities. Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026 Flawless routines and loads of amenities were once seen as the ultimate pillars of hospitality. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026 Other boating options include Pirelli speedboats to its partner beach club, alongside other amenities like Technogym equipment in the gym and more. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
Noun
  • Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • 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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  • While the kebabs feel like real luxuries at Adana, the rice is its own treasure.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • Other luxuries include a separate recording studio, a fitness center equipped with a sauna and cold plunge, a 10-car garage, and a motor court with parking for a dozen vehicles.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • For now, the buildings with interesting stories and modern conveniences are king.
    Cassidy Alexander, AJC.com, 22 July 2026
  • This printer has a ton of modern conveniences, including mobile capabilities.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Noun
  • Modi’s gestures, pauses and mannerisms have been turned into viral edits that turn his own words into political jokes.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
  • He gestures toward planes visible through the floor-to-ceiling windows behind the stage.
    Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • As a whole, the accommodations offer a tranquil retreat, but entry-level rooms (at around 260 square feet) are definitely snug.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Tucked along the May River and surrounded by scenic marshlands, the resort offers accommodations ranging from inn rooms to signature residences, plus restaurants, a spa, golf, three pool areas, and programming for all ages.
    Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
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  • To prevent speculation that drives up land price without actual construction, the zoning benefits would be granted only on submission of building-permit applications.
    Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Communities that see tangible benefits from the installation phase are less likely to block it.
    Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • But under Kim, these digital comforts are also tools of control.
    Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
  • The hotel, a New York City Landmark, maintains its Gilded Age grandeur while offering contemporary comforts.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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