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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
Basic research funded by NSF paved the way for everyday conveniences such as smartphones, the Google search engine and artificial intelligence.
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Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Start with the fact that these guys have zero artificial amplification, and many of their selections—Shakedown Street, Help on the Way, Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station, to name a few—rely, in their original forms, on pedal effects, reverb, electric keys and other conveniences of voltage.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Because the bake is fairly simple, Prue removes any modern conveniences from the kitchen, forcing the bakers to whip things by hand.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Life Comes Together Life in Ave Maria is unique and offers the best of both worlds – big-town conveniences with the charm and connection of a small town.
—Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID add modern conveniences that streamline your workflow.
—PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Even though our homes now have the modern-day conveniences of air conditioning and heat, the stately appearance of a four-poster bed has given it staying power.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Many states and voters have embraced early voting and by mail as conveniences to expand participation, safeguard against weather emergencies and, in some states, produce faster tallies of election results.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Ryan Summers, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Start with the fact that these guys have zero artificial amplification, and many of their selections—Shakedown Street, Help on the Way, Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station, to name a few—rely, in their original forms, on pedal effects, reverb, electric keys and other conveniences of voltage.
—John Briley, Outside, 28 Sep. 2025
Because the bake is fairly simple, Prue removes any modern conveniences from the kitchen, forcing the bakers to whip things by hand.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Life Comes Together Life in Ave Maria is unique and offers the best of both worlds – big-town conveniences with the charm and connection of a small town.
—Ave Maria Development, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Modern conveniences such as Samsung smart TVs, Nespresso machines, Smeg kettles, and minibars stocked with little bottles of limoncello and Malfy gin come standard.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, the Magic Keyboard, Touch Bar, and Touch ID add modern conveniences that streamline your workflow.
—PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2025
Even though our homes now have the modern-day conveniences of air conditioning and heat, the stately appearance of a four-poster bed has given it staying power.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2025
Many states and voters have embraced early voting and by mail as conveniences to expand participation, safeguard against weather emergencies and, in some states, produce faster tallies of election results.
—Kristina Karisch, The Hill, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
Noun
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The Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City has 700 guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows framing views of the Wasatch Mountains, along with amenities like fire pits and multiple dining options.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The unit offers modest amenities like televisions, table tennis, and limited exercise space, but remains tightly regulated.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But at some closed park locations, services will be stripped to the bone, including no trash collection, restrooms, road or walkway maintenance or visitor information.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant didn’t have soap at both front restrooms.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Think of it as your seasonal checklist, a mix of everyday essentials and little luxuries designed to make the new season feel that much brighter.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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The idea is that art and cultural connection aren’t luxuries, but essentials that can improve well-being and combat isolation.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are up to eight bedrooms along with nine bathrooms, seven wood-burning fireplaces, a private garden, and an elevator, among other amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Place them generously along walls, under furniture, behind toilets, in closets, crawl spaces, garages, attics, and near vents and light fixtures.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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Small trailers carrying water tanks and portable toilets were brought into each compound, though some camps eventually received more adequate plumbing over the course of the detention operations.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Conveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveniences. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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