amenities

plural of amenity
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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 Amenities and experiences The best amenities are the complimentary bikes, paddle boards, and kayaks that are readily available to guests, no complicated check-out procedures or waiver-signing required. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 The amenities inside the room get the little details right with SMEG kettles, Dyson hair dryers, ample soaking tubs, a wine fridge, and even private patios with fire pits for rooms on the lower level. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026 There too, tax revenue from the industry has paid for fancy amenities, much like Perry’s nuclear plant did in the ’80s — indeed, Loudoun even got an Olympic pool of its own. — Sara Herschander, Vox, 5 Nov. 2026 Starting in January, the company will also debut its range of amenities, developed with leading specialist La Bottega Collective, which will see the brand become the official partner of Orient Express, for one. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 The site has no amenities at the trailhead except for a porta-potty; leashed pets are allowed. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Scheels, which opened in 2024, treats visitors to unusual amenities, the Idaho Statesman reported at the time. — Idaho Statesman, 30 Oct. 2026 Other amenities include multiple indoor garages, a spacious library, and cozy design details like parquet wood floors and terracotta tiles. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 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
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
Noun
  • Built in 1926, the four-bedroom home has been updated with modern luxuries.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Even Halloween candy isn’t immune to the affordability crisis, making one of America’s little luxuries just a little more painful ahead of this holiday weekend.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But the challenges of mountain construction led her to seek an existing home with modern conveniences like electricity and a septic system.
    — Heather Senison, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Laden with modern conveniences, today's dahabeahs are admittedly no longer sprightly enough to be harried along by wind and sail; instead they are pushed and pulled by dinky-looking tugboats.
    — Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • If they were mean, like too many real-life city council visitors, her above-and-beyond gestures could seem foolish.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The refresh rate is dynamic, reaching up to 120Hz, and the panel offers 10-point touch for finger gestures.
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Denali Cabins offers a quiet retreat just eight miles south of Denali National Park's entrance, providing a peaceful alternative to the busier accommodations near the park.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Polaris provided The Drive with travel, hotel accommodations, and a day-long loan of this vehicle for the purpose of writing this review.
    — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In addition, eligible employees will receive severance benefits and outplacement services to support their search for a new job.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Two states – Arkansas and Tennessee – have enacted laws that would ban conglomerates from simultaneously managing prescription benefits and running retail and mail-order pharmacies.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Abi is the conventional one, diligently striving in the white-collar world for mundane material comforts.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Pearls aren’t poor, but they’re burdened by expenses and tantalized by comforts just out of reach, especially now that their sons’ heads have been turned by Gary’s flashy success.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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