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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
Public restrooms are not merely conveniences.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
Noun
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The Park District currently maintains 45 parks, including playgrounds, soccer fields, ballfields, courts, two golf facilities, outdoor shelters and restrooms, and a dog park, according to the district.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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While both campgrounds remain open year-round, water is shut off and restrooms are closed between October and April.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
Noun
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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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David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
1 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
Cite this Entry
“Conveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveniences. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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