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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2
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
Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.
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Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Opportunities and amenities are scant.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Plans call for the development to include a luxury hotel with signature restaurants, a world-class spa, a sports and social members club and other sophisticated amenities.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
The building amenities also include an indoor pool, spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, and a screening room, among others.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Hotel Brookmere also has some exciting amenities, like a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa with an outdoor sauna and an ice-plunge bath, as well as Regent, the hotel’s on-site restaurant and bar.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
And the resort’s activities and amenities must keep everyone from octogenarians to toddlers happy and entertained.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
With resort-style amenities, maintenance-free living and a plan for future care in place — should the need arise — life at The Vi is made for comfort and connection.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Pendergast project will also include a storefront for Tom’s Town merchandise, a restaurant, a Cocktail College classroom, a new rooftop patio and other amenities.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Opportunities and amenities are scant.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Plans call for the development to include a luxury hotel with signature restaurants, a world-class spa, a sports and social members club and other sophisticated amenities.
—Gabrielle Chenault, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
The building amenities also include an indoor pool, spa treatment rooms, a fitness center, and a screening room, among others.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Hotel Brookmere also has some exciting amenities, like a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, a full-service spa with an outdoor sauna and an ice-plunge bath, as well as Regent, the hotel’s on-site restaurant and bar.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
And the resort’s activities and amenities must keep everyone from octogenarians to toddlers happy and entertained.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
With resort-style amenities, maintenance-free living and a plan for future care in place — should the need arise — life at The Vi is made for comfort and connection.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Pendergast project will also include a storefront for Tom’s Town merchandise, a restaurant, a Cocktail College classroom, a new rooftop patio and other amenities.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
Noun
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That was the first post-pandemic year in which makers of hard luxuries felt serious competition from providers of luxury experiences, with the latter often winning out.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expect festive touches in-room, thoughtful family conveniences, and layouts that make winter mornings and starlit evenings feel intentionally cozy.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These touching gestures reminded me that books were restorative, bringers of joy as well as knowledge.—
Kenneth Turan,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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By integrating vision, audio, and language, IntEngine enables Nylo to coordinate speech, facial expressions, and gestures in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In Grand Marais, The Mayhew Inn boasts modern accommodations in a downtown building with rooftop lake views.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Thomas allegedly never paid for the accommodations and the family was never refunded.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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The hotel’s 88 rooms blend modern comforts with the property’s dairy farm roots.—
Cat Sposato,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Fairmont Chateau Whistler and Four Seasons Resort Whistler are ski-in, ski-out stays, each with an exceptional steakhouse and all the comforts for which the two brands are known.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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