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as in gesture
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 luxury
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 convenience
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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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
at the nursing home Mr. Crawford's natural amenity charms the ladies and puts the men at ease
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Recent Examples of amenity
The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Green and his wife recently became some of the first buyers in a new 114-acre community rising in Horseshoe Bay, a resort town about 215 miles from Houston known for its golf courses and amenities on Lake LBJ.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Campers are welcome to use the pool, Wi-Fi, dog park, playground, and firepits, among other amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The Anantara Concorso Roma will be held in the center of the Eternal City, allowing for convenient access to a host of amenities.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Green and his wife recently became some of the first buyers in a new 114-acre community rising in Horseshoe Bay, a resort town about 215 miles from Houston known for its golf courses and amenities on Lake LBJ.
—Marissa Luck, Houston Chronicle, 4 Apr. 2026
Campers are welcome to use the pool, Wi-Fi, dog park, playground, and firepits, among other amenities.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The Anantara Concorso Roma will be held in the center of the Eternal City, allowing for convenient access to a host of amenities.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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After missing 27 consecutive games with a sore right knee, days of rehab and setbacks, that simple gesture said it all.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The banner, more reminiscent of the way leaders are plastered on government buildings in a dictatorship like North Korea, is just the type of gesture the president expects.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Apr. 2026
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The photos of the pair were taken at a hotel in Sedona, Arizona, and show them together poolside, in a hot tub and on a rooftop deck at the Ambiente luxury hotel.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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The backlit keyboard has customizable RGB lighting, which gives a modern look but also adds convenience for gamers.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But convenience often comes with a trade-off, and that trade-off is your data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without making the perfect fall treat.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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To explore how these carbohydrates affect the brain, my collaborators and I gave volunteers two milkshakes matched for calories, nutrients, and sweetness.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Surrounded by 28 acres of grapevines and rolling farmland, this beautiful resort draws its look from the working countryside with standalone-style only accommodations, luxury amenities, and a polished farm-house design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Though Oh was asked to provide five-star accommodations for E’LAST, there were no luxury hotels in the area, so the group members stayed in the dormitory.—
Marcia Luttrell,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The night of the killing On the night of Sunday, March 9, 1941, Funk took Welsh to the final performance of the Police Circus at Municipal Auditorium, a benefit put on by the Hamid-Morton Circus to support the Kansas City Police Department.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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Within a few hours, Dworin would be out the door and back home, and by the next day, exercising and enjoying the benefits of the marvels of modern medical technology.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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