as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days
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Recent Examples of creature comforts
Hark back, for instance, to Austin’s miserable decades as a frontier outpost with few creature comforts before the Civil War.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Eco-resorts are also a great option for those seeking an immersive experience without sacrificing creature comforts.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The home of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday detailed more than $500,000 in upgrades that give its theaters state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts normally associated with national exhibitor chains.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
In the Airstream Suites, guests will find creature comforts such as queen-size beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, heating and air conditioning, kitchenettes, spa-style bathrooms, and a private outdoor area with a fire pit and dining area.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Additional creature comforts also can be nice but distracting.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Your tender heart may crave creature comforts.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having accepted Edgar Linton’s offer to join hands (and bank accounts), Cathy enjoys the creature comforts of her new life with a heavy heart that still longs for Heathcliff’s rough embrace.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
Eco-resorts are also a great option for those seeking an immersive experience without sacrificing creature comforts.
—Jasmine Ting, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2026
The home of the Denver Film Festival on Tuesday detailed more than $500,000 in upgrades that give its theaters state-of-the-art technology and creature comforts normally associated with national exhibitor chains.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
In the Airstream Suites, guests will find creature comforts such as queen-size beds with Tempur-Pedic mattresses, heating and air conditioning, kitchenettes, spa-style bathrooms, and a private outdoor area with a fire pit and dining area.
—Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026
Additional creature comforts also can be nice but distracting.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Your tender heart may crave creature comforts.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Having accepted Edgar Linton’s offer to join hands (and bank accounts), Cathy enjoys the creature comforts of her new life with a heavy heart that still longs for Heathcliff’s rough embrace.
—Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
Noun
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The Washington Unified School District Board, which owns the land, approved Thursday sharing the amenities with its students while preserving the property for the public under a new agreement.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The facilities are ADA compliant, with ramps, elevators, and accessible amenities in place.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The brand is best known for its hanbang approach, often spotlighting ingredients used in Korea for generations—especially ginseng, which Sulwhasoo carefully processes and ferments for hundreds of hours to help bring out its skin-revitalizing benefits.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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In practice, that means the Commission is wary of big mergers, unless they are paired with social taxes — protecting jobs, expanding network coverage in poorer areas and ensuring the Black majority benefits.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Bhattacharya has visited the Atlanta campus, sent emails commending the CDC staff and thanking them for their work, and extended telework accommodations in his first weeks on the job.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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The program also includes seven nights of accommodations in the vibrant Shoreditch neighborhood, daily breakfast, exclusive roundtables, and AmPav alumni membership that includes program discounts and events in New York and Los Angeles after the program ends.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
25 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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