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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
Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!
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Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The White Elephant has curated the best-of-the-best room amenities, from Byredo toiletries to Dyson hair dryers and Steamy brand steamers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 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
The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 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
As plans are underway across the country to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Pittsburgh on Thursday unveiled details about its America 250 celebration on July 4, full of events, entertainment and amenities for all ages.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
Kira Turnbull, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The White Elephant has curated the best-of-the-best room amenities, from Byredo toiletries to Dyson hair dryers and Steamy brand steamers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 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
The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 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
As plans are underway across the country to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Pittsburgh on Thursday unveiled details about its America 250 celebration on July 4, full of events, entertainment and amenities for all ages.
—Josh Taylor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 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
Noun
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Public restrooms are not merely conveniences.—
Francesca Torriani,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Noun
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With these gestures, Kokopeli pointed to technological manipulation, appropriation, and seriality as stock techniques drawn from the repertoire of contemporary art in the interest of efficient production.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Pointing out the cycle of addiction while making vague gestures toward the systems that support widespread Fentanyl use doesn’t mean the surrounding story has a point of its own.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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Custom furnishings, convenient technology, and an Asian-meets-European style (reflected in touches like textured paneling and silk-thread wallpaper) give the accommodations an intimate, residential feel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The accommodations echo those made by other media titans.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Ranging from glamping cabins to two-story log cabins, the 31 accommodations have welcome comforts that homesteaders never enjoyed—like Frette duvets.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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There is a need to sacrifice certain comforts and freedoms for roles like this.—
Rebecca Aizin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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