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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
The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Drive-through smoke shops, car washes and truck stop amenities also bring in revenue.
—Mead Gruver, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Dorsia also offers suites at Coachella’s main stage that start at $70,000 per weekend and accommodate 10 guests who will get backstage access, dedicated service and premium amenities.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Other amenities include a lakeside swimming beach and plenty of campsites.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The homes’ seven- to nine-figure price tags are almost as eye-popping as their amenities.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
Drive-through smoke shops, car washes and truck stop amenities also bring in revenue.
—Mead Gruver, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Dorsia also offers suites at Coachella’s main stage that start at $70,000 per weekend and accommodate 10 guests who will get backstage access, dedicated service and premium amenities.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Other amenities include a lakeside swimming beach and plenty of campsites.
—Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 10 Apr. 2026
Apartments will feature modern amenities such as vinyl plank flooring, porcelain tile, quartz countertops and contemporary fixtures, according to Lowe.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The homes’ seven- to nine-figure price tags are almost as eye-popping as their amenities.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 10 Apr. 2026
Additional amenities include a heated indoor pool, outdoor hot tub, tennis court, gym, and petting zoo.
—Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 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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Not extras, not luxuries -- the basics.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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The show gestures at the classic targets of old-timey sexism, small-mindedness, and nativism—much of it embodied by Gasteyer’s scheming character—but only in the safest possible ways.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
21 Apr. 2026
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Such gestures have not stopped local lawmakers from considering statewide bans on data center development.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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Nearby rental and hotel accommodations notably surge during Coachella’s two weekends, with the average Indio Airbnb asking for $1,200 a night — a 109% premium — during Coachella Weekend 2.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flockhill, a working sheep station in New Zealand with top-notch food and accommodations, says guests rank its farm tours, which include shadowing the shepherds and viewing lambing and shearing, as the highlight of their stay.—
Jen Murphy,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Apr. 2026
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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But those figures remain far smaller than spending on salaries and benefits, which total more than $23,000 per student in LAUSD, compared with about 17,000 statewide, according Ed-Data.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Protect your energy by choosing restorative comforts at home.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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So Electric Houses and Electric Breakfasts initially brought more comforts to the already comfortable, although more widespread electrification in the 1910s and later ultimately brought gadgets like toasters to nearly every household.—
Michael Kilian,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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