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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 White Elephant has curated the best-of-the-best room amenities, from Byredo toiletries to Dyson hair dryers and Steamy brand steamers.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The 20-suite 1850 Hotel opened downtown last spring, while the historic Horton Hotel expanded into another building, with new amenities like a sauna.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
As many as 1 million people are expected to visit the free amenities on the campus each year.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 June 2026
The 20-suite 1850 Hotel opened downtown last spring, while the historic Horton Hotel expanded into another building, with new amenities like a sauna.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
The property is reachable by water, and any notion of building or installing amenities comes with a to-do list that starts with conversations with local agencies.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
As many as 1 million people are expected to visit the free amenities on the campus each year.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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The trip is also an opportunity for Xi to reassert his country’s close, historic ties with Pyongyang – a clear gesture from Beijing that even as Kim and Putin have elevated their ties in recent years, China remains North Korea’s most critical economic lifeline and diplomatic partner.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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For now, consider this one last gesture of trepidation toward a radically young team.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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His company helps travelers book luxury vacation rentals in Turks and Caicos.—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Luigi continues to work with the Capel Rosso Lighthouse, now a boutique luxury hotel.—
Valentina Di Donato,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Distilled spirits, such as brandy, are added to these wines to raise the alcohol content as well as the sweetness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Prices from around $980 per guest/night, including accommodation, and the women’s health pack, which is a supplementary cost, can be added to 7-, 10- or 14-night stays—for seven nights, the pack would cost around $1,500 on top of the $5,000 Rebalance & Energize program, for instance.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Located in the bustling Chinese city of Hangzhou, the Prism contains 43,000 sq m (almost 463,000 sq ft) of floorspace, which is divided between hotel accommodation, residential units, offices, and retail space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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