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
Visit a local park and make use of their amenities, especially a bike trail.
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The residents have smaller homes and share several common areas and amenities.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
The suite, costing $25,000 per night, will feature amenities like a private gym, massage room, and ocean views.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Micromanaging when and how payments are processed, seating assignments, and other amenities are lessons in what not to do.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
The residents have smaller homes and share several common areas and amenities.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2025
The suite, costing $25,000 per night, will feature amenities like a private gym, massage room, and ocean views.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 17 June 2025
Micromanaging when and how payments are processed, seating assignments, and other amenities are lessons in what not to do.
—Jackson Shedelbower, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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Even neutral or well-meaning gestures are perceived as selfish, passive-aggressive or hostile.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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They can be trained effectively using visual signals like hand gestures, along with touch cues.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Noun
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As a result, luxury brands poured hundreds of thousands into Vogue just to appear in the legendary September issue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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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From August 26-31, enjoy a trip to Venice inclusive of accommodations, festival screenings, lunch or dinner with a critic, and art/food experiences.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 June 2025
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The parliamentarian determined that a provision to bar immigrants who are not citizens or lawful permanent residents from receiving food assistance benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, should also be removed.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 June 2025
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Around 42 million Americans — including more than 241,000 Arkansans — received SNAP benefits in March.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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