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
Owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy hired local New England decorators and artisans to renovate the premises, ensuring that no two of the 22 rooms are exactly alike, and all are outfitted with luxurious creature comforts like Matouk linens and Molton Brown bath amenities.
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Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 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
Additional creature comforts also can be nice but distracting.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 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
Additional creature comforts also can be nice but distracting.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comforts
Noun
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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Amid today's wellness renaissance, many gyms and fitness clubs can cost hundreds of dollars per month, depending on the level of access and amenities offered.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Alarm clock health benefits Research has proven that using devices at night can adversely affect sleep quality.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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There is also compelling evidence around the impact of dry sauna use on lowering mortality risk, with as little as 20 minutes per session, two to seven times per week, showing benefits.—
Jenny B. Fine,
Footwear News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Now that officer Kyle McLaughlin got a bump in his title (detective specialist) and salary, what will Kelly the horse get in his accommodations besides an apple and a carrot or two?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of clear worker protections and advancement opportunities have been common across the industry, but the pandemic really accelerated things, as issues like cost of living and accommodations for disability and caretaking were exacerbated.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
6 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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