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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 redevelopment builds on Soffer’s vision of blending timeless design with modern amenities—now expanding to include family-friendly features.
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Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Head to Coquina Beach, where there’s a gentle slope into the ocean and family friendly amenities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The venue offers modern amenities in a historic setting with in-house wedding planning and management services.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
But many experts are concerned that overlapping amenities could sap benefits to Denver — and inflate housing costs for surrounding communities.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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Cheryl Tiu, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Head to Coquina Beach, where there’s a gentle slope into the ocean and family friendly amenities.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2025
The venue offers modern amenities in a historic setting with in-house wedding planning and management services.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2025
But many experts are concerned that overlapping amenities could sap benefits to Denver — and inflate housing costs for surrounding communities.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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In short, the executive order is essentially a political gesture.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The action is Seoul’s latest diplomatic gesture to its long-time rival neighbor.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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With a small array of exterior color options, the ADX is focusing on young and hip consumers who are looking for affordability, luxury, style and comfort while ensuring there is ample interior space for storage, luggage and shopping.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
16 Aug. 2025
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The Cadillac Elevated Velocity is an all-electric concept for fans of the V-Series performance models in the luxury carmaker's lineup.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mariana counters that demand in prime locations remains strong and convenience is key.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This reusable beeswax wrap offers the same convenience of protecting your foods without the potential harmful effects of PVC.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Aug. 2025
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Alba’s look came courtesy of the eponymous designer’s spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection, which debuted as part of Paris Fashion Week in June.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Aug. 2025
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In exchange, the ThinkPad X1 2-in-1 Gen 10 offers quasi-tablet functionality courtesy of a screen that rotates 360 degrees.—
Charles Jefferies,
PC Magazine,
10 Aug. 2025
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The resort's luxurious accommodations range from spacious guest rooms to the ultra-exclusive Fleur de Lis Suites and Penthouses.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although hostel-like accommodations have long been available near volcanoes, Hof Luxury Villa, which opened last spring about an hour from Katla in remote Hella, offers a serious upgrade.—
Robin Catalano,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities’ analysis says Connecticut could be forced to pay tens of millions extra to support food stamp benefits while about 34,000 residents, including children, are at risk of losing at least some assistance.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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But for many global south countries, these are acceptable trade-offs for tangible benefits.—
Dewardric L. McNeal,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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