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creature comforts

noun

plural of creature comfort
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 Today, the moon continues to journey through sentimental Cancer, bringing your attention to creature comforts, emotional stability and everything that keeps your life flowing smoothly. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Sep. 2026 Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Curve-loving aesthetes and aficionados of old-world creature comforts should look elsewhere. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026 Nearly all of the latter’s creature comforts have been done away with. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026 And creature comforts pervaded—from the in-room Chromecast to the plush bed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026 Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026 Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
  1. amenities
  2. luxuries
  3. benefits
  4. accommodations
  5. mod cons
Noun
  • Brand standards ensure spectacular services and top notch amenities and comfort.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • And as long as building owners gussy up their lobbies or add some amenities that make sense for the space, like a rooftop terrace, there’s usually a tenant for them.
    — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenities
Noun
  • His job at AllSaints has opened the doors to top-tier suppliers, product-planning, quality control, and hard data on what actually moves on the shop floor — luxuries that would have been unimaginable for a four-year-old London label.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The incident has sparked massive debate across Chinese social media over whether those receiving benefits are also entitled to small luxuries.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxuries
Noun
  • Know More Democratic incumbents in tight races are hoping to reap electoral benefits from 2028 candidates who are coming through their districts.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Companies must capture the benefits of AI without allowing adoption to outpace their ability to understand and govern it.
    — Shane Buckley, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefits
Noun
  • Many accommodations here have private patios, adding to the feeling of staying in a gracious island home rather than a conventional hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Hero of the Seas features eight distinct neighborhoods, nine pools, 28 dining spots and new accommodations.
    — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of accommodations
Noun
  • Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of mod cons

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“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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