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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
Douglas County Libraries Martinez is upset those outdoor amenities will come at the cost of the library and not the Sterling Ranch developer.
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Olivia Young, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Inclusive pricing that covers most amenities, including meals, some beverages, and Wi-Fi.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
But there aren't all that many activities for kids on the property—for more amenities, the nearby Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge might be a better option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
That’s why the Oak Park dad was on the playground — just a piece of the 20-acre campus’s amenities — with four of his five children enjoying the weather, days before Father’s Day.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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Olivia Young, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Inclusive pricing that covers most amenities, including meals, some beverages, and Wi-Fi.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
But there aren't all that many activities for kids on the property—for more amenities, the nearby Wilderness Kulala Desert Lodge might be a better option.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
That’s why the Oak Park dad was on the playground — just a piece of the 20-acre campus’s amenities — with four of his five children enjoying the weather, days before Father’s Day.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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Eric Ries in his 2026 book Incorruptible gestures toward similar uncompromising ideals before emphasizing practical safeguards.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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That simple gesture grounded her.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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One person was killed and several others were hurt when a massive fire broke out at a luxury beach resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, local officials said.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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That’s partly attributable to a greater awareness of his business, Caring says, but more so a statement about the growth of luxury hospitality.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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That’s not a convenience upgrade.—
Piyush Patel,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Hand-rolled with tobaccos grown higher than 3,500 feet above sea level on Plasencia’s Finca San Julián in Condega, the cigar has a café con crema aroma and medium-plus flavors of grass and leather, accented by a natural sweetness locked into the higher-elevation leaves.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Fyall says while Kansas City is a host city, the multiple base camps will deliver significant international visibility courtesy of the foreign sports press.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Alicia Keys closed out the momentous occasion decked out in a custom all-black leather look, courtesy of a collaboration between Pelle Pelle and Daniel’s Leather.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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This is the most recent development in a DOE investigation into the district, claiming the schools allowed male students to participate on female sports teams, use female bathrooms, and share overnight accommodations with female students based on their gender identity.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Cost Everything is relative, but prices across the Amalfi Coast and on Capri—for everything from food and drinks to accommodations and taxis—are high compared to many other Italian destinations.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
14 June 2026
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Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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Avila pointed to lower-court decisions in Florida, including a 1st District Court of Appeal decision from 2000 in which out-of-state residents challenged Florida’s residency requirement to receive homestead benefits.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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