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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
During Monday’s meeting, VanTrust Vice President of Development David Rezac showed renderings of the new office building — a 450,000 square foot building that will feature three amenity decks, 6 stories of parking, an outdoor plaza space, and a retreat center with an amphitheater.
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
For families There are no age restrictions for younger guests, although the atmosphere is quite calm and grown-up plus there are no specific children’s amenities or facilities in the restaurant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The landscaped grounds also offer amenities such as a large swimming pool and tennis courts.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
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Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2026
For families There are no age restrictions for younger guests, although the atmosphere is quite calm and grown-up plus there are no specific children’s amenities or facilities in the restaurant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
There are 441 single family houses and townhomes in Pinewood, a new subdivision that was constructed during the Covid-19 pandemic and marketed with prices and amenities to appeal to young families.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 May 2026
The landscaped grounds also offer amenities such as a large swimming pool and tennis courts.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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Where small gestures carry weight.—
Peter Folan,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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As the team toasted his 900th career win as a major-league manager, Counsell downed the bitter-tasting liqueur, a celebratory gesture for someone who’s not exactly known as a party animal.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Instead of helping the community, the charity's money allegedly fueled a life of luxury for Pollard, paying for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles and massive shopping sprees at a Harley Davidson showroom and spa stores.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The seemingly widespread obsession with protein powders is primarily driven by their popularity as a convenience.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Top tier in convenience and style is Solé’s Backyard Restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Keep the silhouettes tough—a bomber and baggy jeans—to offset any sweetness.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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French toast had a fun dose of sweetness with guava, and the huevos benedictos subbed out traditional English muffin for Cuban bread.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
Noun
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It should be noted, though, that those goals came from the second power-play unit courtesy of McLeod and Bowen Byram.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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There’s more aerodynamic downforce courtesy of wild new body extensions, with louvers on the front wheel arches (presumably to let air escape the wheel well), a larger rear wing, new underbody diffusers, and aerodisc rear wheels.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2026
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For families While W Philadelphia’s glossy aesthetic and social atmosphere primarily attract couples and business travelers, the hotel makes surprisingly thoughtful accommodations for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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There’s no shortage of options for overnight accommodations for the whole family in the Florida Keys, pets included.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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