amenities

plural of amenity
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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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 Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Two additional bedrooms each enjoy their own dedicated bathrooms, with other amenities including a private elevator landing and a Savant home-automation system. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Some companies sell modest shells that buyers finish themselves; others engineer custom shelters into private estates, with independent power, water, air filtration, medical space and, at the highest end, elaborate amenities. — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026 Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 The development also would include a 17-acre community park with a playground, athletic fields and other amenities, as well as retail space. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026 Those amenities include a pool, fitness center and pickleball courts. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 HOAs charge dues – a median of $230 monthly in Florida, with some homeowners paying over $500 monthly – typically tied to extra amenities. — Stephanie A. Dhuman, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026 From 2021 through 2027, approximately $35 million in investment is planned across the community, encompassing the Club, golf course, infrastructure, amenities and other improvements. — Trident Ventures Content Studio, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 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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  • Yet tailoring is also one of fashion’s great luxuries — an intimate, almost obsessive process of shaping cloth around the body.
    — Tyler Matthew Oyer, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Now let's pivot into the country club of college football experiences and what happened at Northwestern last night at the opener for Ryan Field, the new $900 million field that is a mini-modern NFL stadium with all the luxuries that NFL fans expect.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This prewar postage stamp is another case where modern conveniences have been tastefully incorporated.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The Guardian explores that tradeoff through people using simpler phones and the practical limitations that appear when smartphone conveniences disappear.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Her solo stage program was made from a highly imaginative, eclectic selection of traditional pan-Asian references, poses, and gestures.
    — Thomas Patier, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026
  • From Fall 2019, Vaccarello’s collections began not only to recall Saint Laurent’s gestures, but to expand upon and modernize them — testing the extremes of the founder’s silhouettes and codes to generate almost unbearable visual tension.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • In the newer buildings—built in the same style as the original house—some accommodations feature a private pool and garden area, which is the perfect space for a small family, bridal suite, or honeymoon escape.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Plans call for a 40-room luxury hotel designed to keep the original Green Park Inn’s character while providing fresh accommodations and amenities.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Through their relationship, New York Zakat Inc benefits from the services of a professional grant-making staff of one of the largest philanthropic organizations in New York City.
    — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
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  • This hotel carries on the best of Edinburgh traditions while going above and beyond with 21st-century comforts.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Fisher designed a 5,000-square-foot studio and home that combines the aesthetics of a downtown artist’s loft and the comforts of a single-family home in the working-class enclave that still offered inexpensive land.
    — Marissa Gluck, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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