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as in amenities
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 restrooms
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 conveniences
Think loyalty program benefits, elevated dining, extensive amenities, and conveniences such as room service, late-night dining options, and an on-site spa.
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Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Fabri has helmed the group since 2000 and has developed a reputation for revitalizing underutilized properties, transforming them into contemporary luxury destinations with modern conveniences.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Set about 12 minutes from Steamboat’s skiing and in-town conveniences, the estate spans 144 acres of working ranchland.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA boasts all the conveniences KOAs are known for.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
It's been uncomfortable for many people, but a good reminder to appreciate modern conveniences like indoor plumbing.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
It was then replaced in 1912 with the current lodge, built with cedar logs from Idaho and redwood timbers from California, and featuring modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
This idealized family could own a suburban home, one or two cars, and a constantly revolving selection of modern conveniences.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Jacqueline Dole, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Fabri has helmed the group since 2000 and has developed a reputation for revitalizing underutilized properties, transforming them into contemporary luxury destinations with modern conveniences.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 May 2026
Set about 12 minutes from Steamboat’s skiing and in-town conveniences, the estate spans 144 acres of working ranchland.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
The Streetsboro/Cleveland SE KOA boasts all the conveniences KOAs are known for.
—Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 2026
It's been uncomfortable for many people, but a good reminder to appreciate modern conveniences like indoor plumbing.
—Veronica Ortega, CBS News, 12 May 2026
It was then replaced in 1912 with the current lodge, built with cedar logs from Idaho and redwood timbers from California, and featuring modern conveniences like plumbing and electricity.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 May 2026
This idealized family could own a suburban home, one or two cars, and a constantly revolving selection of modern conveniences.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.
—Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
Noun
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All amenities and experiences here make the hotel feel genuinely self-contained in the best luxury-at-your-fingertips way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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Treatments and amenities woven into the full stay, rather than bolted on as a separate clinic, also tend to deliver more measurable benefit than à la carte high-tech interventions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
Noun
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The term refers to employees retreating to office restrooms—not just for bathroom use but to decompress, cry, scroll their phones, calm down or escape workplace pressure for a few minutes.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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And amenities assesses the availability of seven popular park features — basketball hoops; off-leash dog parks; playgrounds; splashpads and other water-play structures; sports fields; recreation and senior centers; and restrooms.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Goldman attributes it largely to lifestyle creep, the phenomenon of luxuries quietly becoming necessities.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Even the most basic categories include a proper work setup, seating area, and oversized marble bathrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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This single-story house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Bathrooms are fashioned with rain showers; thick, white waffle-like terry cloth robes; soaking tubs equipped with bath salts by Lather; ultra-speedy Dyson supersonic hair dryers; and high-tech, motion sensor Toto toilets that illuminate, open, and oscillate seemingly like magic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Out back, a small sewage-treatment plant converts bodily waste from two flanking portable toilets into purified water, which is piped into a large tank in which yet another unclothed woman, wearing a scuba mouthpiece, floats for four hours at a time.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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