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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
Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
See what other amenities come with this stay on Airbnb’s website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The rehabilitation will preserve the historic Spanish Colonial Revival pool house’s exterior while adding modern amenities, including a gender-neutral bathhouse facility and improved accessibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2026
The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
See what other amenities come with this stay on Airbnb’s website.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
The rehabilitation will preserve the historic Spanish Colonial Revival pool house’s exterior while adding modern amenities, including a gender-neutral bathhouse facility and improved accessibility.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
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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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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.—
Jenna Curcio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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This successful integration proved that the AI could reliably translate internal tendon twitches into precise digital hand gestures across different body types.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The system understands the space around the user via computer vision sensors (cameras recognize objects, surfaces, gestures); lidars accurately measure distances and build a 3D map of space; special sensors determine the shape and volume of objects.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Division over diversity’s benefits The center said Americans largely view the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, and efforts to promote it in the workplace, as positive.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The organization provided similar relief at an even larger scale last fall during the 45-day government shutdown that affected all federal agencies and threatened the monthly benefits of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, the prospect of sacrificing life’s comforts to achieve and live in Lean FIRE, or even FIRE, is too much for some to fathom.—
Carlos Grider,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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