1
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living
a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect
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as in restroom
chiefly British
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station
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Recent Examples of convenience
Foods in this category are designed for longer shelf life, strong flavor appeal and convenience.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That convenience may come at a cost that stretches far beyond dating.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
For most users, this will feel like a convenience.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
The convenience giant has closed hundreds of underperforming locations over the years, and the latest cuts arrive as higher prices strain consumers worldwide.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
That convenience may come at a cost that stretches far beyond dating.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
For most users, this will feel like a convenience.
—Marc Augustin, STAT, 16 Apr. 2026
The convenience giant has closed hundreds of underperforming locations over the years, and the latest cuts arrive as higher prices strain consumers worldwide.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
Noun
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The property offers hotel-like amenities such as elevator access, luggage storage, and complimentary bikes.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
12 Apr. 2026
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Other cuts include homeless services, facilities maintenance, zoning enforcement, park rangers, restroom closures in some parks and elimination of a team that adds bike lanes across the city.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The expansion will include a gymnasium with flexible recreation space and a stage, a concession area and restrooms meeting Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, a new lobby with play spaces and study nooks, and an elevated walking track.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This charming town on Lake Michigan has emerged as a surprising luxury hotspot, with 53 percent of listings now surpassing $1 million.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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The photos of the pair were taken at a hotel in Sedona, Arizona, and show them together poolside, in a hot tub and on a rooftop deck at the Ambiente luxury hotel.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An adult male was found deceased, and officers located the child inside a bathroom at the airport, the outlets reported, citing authorities.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The majority will become Rechargeries, IONNA’s concept for sites with canopies, sufficient lighting, and a focus on nighttime safety, along with bathrooms, a driver’s lounge, and food and drink options.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
14 Apr. 2026
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Others, however, see potential benefits, especially for local businesses trying to stay competitive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Broward County Commission has approved a study to determine the cost and benefits of reinstating Broward County Fire Rescue, an independent agency that was absorbed by the Broward Sheriff’s Office in 2003.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The toilet has been one sticking point that’s left the astronauts dismayed.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Despite the accomplishments, Artemis II astronauts had to contend with a more mundane problem — a malfunctioning space toilet.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Feel comfort and support wherever life takes you.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Dressing for movement and comfort Air travel demands flexibility; rigid clothing doesn’t pair well with hours of sitting, walking through terminals, or random temperature swings.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenience. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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