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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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Baird added that interest in luxury homes has increased recently among SpaceX's mid-30s to early-40s employee base, according to California real estate agents.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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And the video of the TV unfurling like a monstrous robot in the corner of your luxury living room is worth watching too.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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Online comments reveal people enjoy its convenience, easy-to-use telehealth app, and quick access to minor care.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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For those looking to balance convenience, affordability and design, Firmoo represents one of the more practical options available on the market today.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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Modern formulations lean on supporting notes like citrus, peach, wood and tobacco to balance the sweetness, which is why a honey-forward perfume can function as a daily signature rather than a special-occasion pick.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The Ronaldo cocktail combines the richness of reposado tequila with blood orange, Aperol, and a touch of piquin pepper for a layered drink that delivers both sweetness and spice much like Ronaldo’s commanding presence on the pitch.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Born in New York to Nigerian parents, Folarin Balogun speaks with a British accent, courtesy of a childhood largely forged in England.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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There’s just this courtesy, and people are just very aware.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 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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While Social Security benefits provide critical financial support for millions of older Americans, many beneficiaries are unclear about how garnishment actually works.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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The feeling of financial stability eludes many Americans right now, says Guy Berger, workforce economist-in-residence at employer education benefits platform Guild.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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