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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
Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.
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Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Public restrooms are not merely conveniences.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 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
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
Carrie Bell, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.
—Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Public restrooms are not merely conveniences.
—Francesca Torriani, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 30 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
Noun
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Premium passes cost $55 each day, and includes access to an exclusive standing-room viewing area, premium restrooms, a dedicated bar area and access to premium food options.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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Year after year, the mayor threatens to slash city services, including public restrooms, libraries, parks and recreation, and homeless programs.—
Paul Krueger,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2026
Noun
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Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The bathrooms are large and most feature bathtubs, with toiletries by Aesop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The home has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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For toilets, Gagliardi recommends the Clorox Toilet Bowl Cleaner—Lime & Rust Destroyer.—
Better Homes & Gardens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2026
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The system, used on cruise ships, uses smaller pipes and vacuum suction to flush the toilets.—
Steve Walsh,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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“Conveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveniences. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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