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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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2
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
Brooklyn Tower is home to 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor amenities as well.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond tweaking its entertainment offerings, Hard Rock is also exploring the addition of a hotel and other amenities to defend its turf against the Ho-Chunk Nation, which is building a $405 million casino complex 18 miles away in Beloit, Wisconsin.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Château de la Messardière does boast multiple amenities — including restaurants, pools, and a sporting club — where the plot could play out.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Capital One plan is among the latest expansion of amenities at the airport.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond tweaking its entertainment offerings, Hard Rock is also exploring the addition of a hotel and other amenities to defend its turf against the Ho-Chunk Nation, which is building a $405 million casino complex 18 miles away in Beloit, Wisconsin.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Château de la Messardière does boast multiple amenities — including restaurants, pools, and a sporting club — where the plot could play out.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
The Capital One plan is among the latest expansion of amenities at the airport.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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At the end of Monday's live Atlas demonstration, the humanoid prototype swung its arms in a theatrical gesture to introduce a static model of the new product version of Atlas, which looked slightly different and was blue in color.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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By integrating vision, audio, and language, IntEngine enables Nylo to coordinate speech, facial expressions, and gestures in real time.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Josh Geller, a luxury travel advisor with EMBARK Beyond travel agency, says bookings to Europe from his American clients are booming.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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TikTok and Instagram influencers act as both tastemakers and salespeople, offering five-minute testimonials that make luxury feel both attainable and necessary.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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MacDonald likes the convenience.—
Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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The value of our assets comes from reliability, time savings, convenience, and peace of mind.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s a new ceviche bar and a few new items, like a Bang Bang salmon that’s the perfect blend of mild heat and sweetness.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2026
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Balance the sweetness with a dollop of yogurt.—
Hannah Agran,
Midwest Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An important piece of cosmic intel or a unique insight could arrive courtesy of a friend.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Bieber paired the mesmerizing dress with large statement 30-carat diamond studs, a few diamond rings courtesy of Lorraine Schwartz, and a pair of black open-toed heels.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Transportation logistics, including transfers between the airport, accommodations, and hospital facilities, are also managed to help streamline the overall experience.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The benefits of studying abroad significantly outweigh the luxury accommodations that are increasingly common at institutions of higher education.—
Brian Harfe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, food aid was delayed for tens of millions of people as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits were caught up in legal battles related to the shutdown.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several states, including California, quickly began to dole out benefits.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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