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
This Earth sign is grounded, serene and deeply invested in its creature comforts, making this a supportive transit for slowing down, simplifying your priorities and reconnecting with what feels steady and reliable.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This is one of few Rosewood hotels in the region (there's the newly re-opened, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the BVIs, and one upcoming on Antigua in 2022) and the group tends to focus on the destination without compromising the creature comforts that come with the price tag.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The area is isolated and far from creature comforts, but residents love it.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Hark back, for instance, to Austin’s miserable decades as a frontier outpost with few creature comforts before the Civil War.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 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
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
This is one of few Rosewood hotels in the region (there's the newly re-opened, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the BVIs, and one upcoming on Antigua in 2022) and the group tends to focus on the destination without compromising the creature comforts that come with the price tag.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026
This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
The area is isolated and far from creature comforts, but residents love it.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Hark back, for instance, to Austin’s miserable decades as a frontier outpost with few creature comforts before the Civil War.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
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
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
Noun
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The larger accommodations have a gorgeous living room sandwiched between two bedrooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The company expects to benefit from families and groups looking for larger accommodations or lower per-person costs.—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Spanning over 14,500 square feet—notably large for Central London—the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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