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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
In-flight opulence includes unlimited caviar, Bulgari amenity kits, and keepsake menus.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
Under both designs, 11 parks and several Charlotte greenways would be harmed, with some losing space and amenities, according to a county report.
—Desiree Mathurin
march 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
First-time buyers in particular may find the Cultural District an accessible starting point, while those seeking walkable urban amenities near Sundance Square will pay a premium.
—System Process, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
The main house hosts six bedrooms and a total of 13 bathrooms, a Zen spa with massage and steam rooms, a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a movie theater, a game room, an infinity pool facing the Intracoastal Waterway, and dozens of other amenities.
—Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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Hojgaard and defending champion Min Woo Lee (67) chose to stay back on their way to the 18th green to give Woodland the stage to himself, a gesture rarely seen outside the majors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In addition to tilt and pressure sensitivity, the Apple Pencil Pro adds squeeze and delete functions to the palette, along with a new barrel roll gesture and haptic vibrational feedback.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2026
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Twenty or thirty years ago, stadiums entered a luxury arms race, and they are now largely designed for lavish fan experiences affordable to only a few.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Stacey Lastoe is a freelance journalist covering wellness and luxury travel, food and drink, hotels, travel trends and news, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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For legitimate entrepreneurs, these features are a convenience.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But in states that haven’t banned kratom, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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He was known for his frequent yelling, a dose of mayhem, and a focus on perfection - all wrapped up in sweetness.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pure vanilla extract adds a touch of sweetness and caramel-like flavor to the chocolate frosting.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara left the mound with a lead, courtesy of the bottom of Miami’s lineup stringing together hits in the second.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Photograph courtesy Netflix At the very top level of the pop-music empyrean, where the K-pop group BTS surely resides, an album release is never just an album release.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone believes that such accommodation should be made.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Like with all its accommodations, the saunas come with picture windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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These determine whether technological acceleration remains a source of broad benefit or becomes a source of brittleness vulnerable to attackers, accidents, or concentrated power.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Aging populations Falling birth rates coupled with rising life expectancies result in aging populations, which in turn strain economic growth, healthcare and benefit systems as a smaller pool of working age people are required to support, through taxes, a growing pool of retirees.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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