1
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
Keep in mind that The Horse Shoe Farm is 85 acres, so driving might be the best way to get around to all the different amenities on-site.
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Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Passes are available for reserved cabanas and all of the pool amenities.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
The listing describes the property as an ideal entertaining space, with open layouts, modern amenities and a location just minutes from downtown Columbus, German Village, plus a nearby children’s hospital.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Excitement is also building with the amenity center and new swimming pool scheduled to open in the coming weeks.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
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Kate Van Dyke, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
Passes are available for reserved cabanas and all of the pool amenities.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2025
The listing describes the property as an ideal entertaining space, with open layouts, modern amenities and a location just minutes from downtown Columbus, German Village, plus a nearby children’s hospital.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Excitement is also building with the amenity center and new swimming pool scheduled to open in the coming weeks.
—Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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This act by her unsung hero felt like a gesture of forgiveness.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The gesture of the embrace is a simple but powerful moment, a symbol of closeness, friendship, love, and forgiveness.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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While the goal, in light of the Heat’s middling status in the Eastern Conference after finishing in 10th place last season, has been to stay under the luxury tax in 2025-26, the Heat went into Monday with a variety of spending options on free agency.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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Blunt’s one-time assistant will now be an executive at a luxury brand conglomerate that advertises with Runway.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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This extreme remoteness makes air travel both a convenience and a lifeline for tourism, trade, healthcare and family connections.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Today’s culture of convenience is also to blame, Jackson and Cook said — think grocery delivery orders, mobile order counters, digital reading devices or livestreamed religious services.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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The style’s timeless aesthetic and high-quality feel come courtesy of that leather upper with careful stitching, plus a traditional lace-up style and a supportive outsole carved with the map of Manhattan (harking back to Coach’s Big Apple identity).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
25 June 2025
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See which breweries are near you, courtesy of CT Brewers’ Guild.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
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Even better, the best places to elope around the world can serve as a honeymoon and wedding all in one, with gorgeous ceremony backdrops and luxury accommodations.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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To make a stay here even more enjoyable, book an Executive Tower accommodations with access to La Cime, a premium lounge on the 34th floor with dedicated service and all-day culinary presentations.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Private development, meanwhile, would add value through housing, infrastructure, and other productive enterprises, creating long-term benefits beyond today’s much more limited uses.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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This arguably demonstrates why the central bank is federally mandated to be independent, so that a major lever of the economy can be used for the long-term benefit of businesses and consumers as opposed to the whims of the Oval Office.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 June 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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