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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
Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.
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Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.
—Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Impressive amenities inside the larger home include a private elevator that offers access to every level.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Billed as all market-rate apartments with extensive amenities and direct access to the riverfront trail system, the Commerce Center project will be an anchor for wider plans to bring additional housing, restaurants and shops, Mayor Connor Martin said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Healthy neighborhoods are not simply collections of buildings or amenities.
—Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The 20-suite 1850 Hotel opened downtown last spring, while the historic Horton Hotel expanded into another building, with new amenities like a sauna.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
As many as 1 million people are expected to visit the free amenities on the campus each year.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Teresa MacKintosh, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.
—Katherine Lawless, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
Impressive amenities inside the larger home include a private elevator that offers access to every level.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
Billed as all market-rate apartments with extensive amenities and direct access to the riverfront trail system, the Commerce Center project will be an anchor for wider plans to bring additional housing, restaurants and shops, Mayor Connor Martin said.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Healthy neighborhoods are not simply collections of buildings or amenities.
—Carol Naughton, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The 20-suite 1850 Hotel opened downtown last spring, while the historic Horton Hotel expanded into another building, with new amenities like a sauna.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
As many as 1 million people are expected to visit the free amenities on the campus each year.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
Noun
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Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
Noun
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In laboratory demonstrations with eight volunteers, developers showed the wristband could precisely mirror hand gestures – including all 26 letters in American Sign Language – within 120 milliseconds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Implement a clear referral thank-you policy with thoughtful gestures to motivate continued support.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The larger accommodations have a gorgeous living room sandwiched between two bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The company expects to benefit from families and groups looking for larger accommodations or lower per-person costs.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Inside, however, the atmosphere is surprisingly inviting, balancing historic grandeur with modern comforts.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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