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
The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
Noun
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Today, The Retreat is known for its ultra-luxe accommodations, amenities such as afternoon tea, and stunning location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Ranch at Rock Creek Philipsburg, Montana Set on 6,000 acres in Montana, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers unexpected amenities like a 2,000-square-foot spa and ranch sommelier to go along with the usual dude ranch activities like horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and archery.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Swiss chocolatier Lindt even published research this month showing consumers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic exhibited greater demand for high-end candy — apparently driven by a desire for small luxuries.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Besides the obvious, the positive benefits from space programs are extensive, including medical and technological breakthroughs that affect our daily lives in countless positive ways.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Federal law under the Americans with Disabilities Act requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to workers with disabilities unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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By contrast, resort areas, where housing costs are so high that even doctors and corporate managers struggle to find affordable accommodations, are seeing residents leave.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 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
Cite this Entry
“Creature comforts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comforts. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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