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
Never underestimate the power of creature comforts on a long flight, advises Vanessa Mead, customer experience manager for Qantas, who flies the Los Angeles to Brisbane route.
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Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 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
Relying on Hosts for Everything Your hosts are already putting you up and trying to take care of all your creature comforts—so do your best to contribute.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Most Theon 911s retain enough creature comforts to feel relatively plush, which explains why some carry up to 220 pounds of leather alone.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Today, the 453 guest rooms and suites, decorated in soothing blues and creams, offer all the modern creature comforts for a tranquil getaway, from private lanais to deep soaking tubs.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The couple are raising their children in Las Vegas, which is conveniently located near both world-class climbing routes and creature comforts.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Uranus in Taurus, on the other hand, has been shaking things up in our personal and professional lives since 2028, namely our value systems and creature comforts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 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
Relying on Hosts for Everything Your hosts are already putting you up and trying to take care of all your creature comforts—so do your best to contribute.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
Most Theon 911s retain enough creature comforts to feel relatively plush, which explains why some carry up to 220 pounds of leather alone.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Today, the 453 guest rooms and suites, decorated in soothing blues and creams, offer all the modern creature comforts for a tranquil getaway, from private lanais to deep soaking tubs.
—Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2026
The couple are raising their children in Las Vegas, which is conveniently located near both world-class climbing routes and creature comforts.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Uranus in Taurus, on the other hand, has been shaking things up in our personal and professional lives since 2028, namely our value systems and creature comforts.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
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The hotel's 28th floor houses the first JW Mindful Floor, featuring nine Mindful rooms, stocked with wellness amenities such as bath ritual sets and journaling notebooks.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Buying in to One&Only Mandarina also gives you access to the resort’s amenities.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Khosla’s remarks recalled those from economic expert Kent Smetters, director of the Penn Wharton Budget Model, who told Fortune in January that so many goods have been deflated in price that people don’t fully appreciate the benefits.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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For example, Social Security benefits, disability payments, veterans' benefits and other government assistance are generally exempt from creditor garnishment.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The most recent addition was the five Treehouse accommodations, which were added in 2020 and sit high in the sky amongst the treetops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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As for accommodations, only a stay at The Fife Arms will do.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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