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 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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
Noun
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There’s also a separate clubhouse for teens with amenities like a pool table, video game lounge, and basketball courts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Adding to the amenities here is the presence of The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee, a waterfront resort with an array of accommodations, its own spa, and myriad dining options.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
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Shoppers came for staples like flour, sugar, and salt; tools and hardware; fabric and clothing; kerosene for lamps; and occasional small luxuries like candy, tobacco, or coffee—items otherwise difficult or impossible to obtain, Koehn says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Goldman attributes it largely to lifestyle creep, the phenomenon of luxuries quietly becoming necessities.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers are trying to balance those concerns as the public has pushed back on giving away benefits to a multibillion-dollar sports franchise.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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The extension come as members of the Service Employees International Union 32BJ continue to urge the city to use its lease negotiations with the airlines to improve passenger safety and reduce employee turnover by ensuring workers receive better pay and benefits.—
DJ Simmons,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Universal design — accommodations first built for one group that end up benefiting everyone — is already all around us.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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Four-day programs range from $1,111 to $3,195 depending on accommodations and amenities.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 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 23 May. 2026.
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