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 Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 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 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 The project preserved architectural details and the 16-story building’s historic character while adding modern flourishes, new amenities for residents and a rooftop cocktail bar. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 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
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  • Growing shares of Americans call relative luxuries unaffordable, too.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Although the Ford Fathom will cost $5,000 more than a Slate, that money does buy an extra pair of doors, modern conveniences like an infotainment system, CarPlay, electric windows, and a vast dealership network to service the car.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Adding conveniences, Kohl’s recently went live with Instacart and DoorDash, and will be live with Uber Eats soon.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • This book forces us to consider how clothing can communicate identity without the body, or gestures, or the visage, but rather through arrangement and spatial orientation.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • One of the sweetest gestures during the Halloween season in Kansas City comes from one of the sweetest companies in town — Russell Stover.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 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
  • If approved, Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel each year with exemptions available for some seniors and people receiving disability benefits.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The ordinance, approved Tuesday and introduced by Mayor John Heilman, allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with the city, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • After much deliberation Rama agrees to take him along, and Lakshmana leaves behind the comforts of the royal household and his wife, Urmila.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But worry not about the loss of modern amenities, the rooms come equipped with special comforts from complimentary streaming services to white noise machines to complete your wind-down ritual.
    — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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