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as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a private yacht is a luxury
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as in conveniences
something that adds to one's ease of living
having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries
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Recent Examples of luxuries
From there, the Cadillac Escalade IQL adds layers of luxuries that Cadillac buyers are used to, from a rear seat entertainment system with wireless AKG headphones to powered seats, a spacious third row and retractable running boards to assist every passenger climbing into the cabin.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
But ambitious ones have become rarities, much like long magazine features and serious documentaries, surviving either as luxuries created by the privileged few or as labors of love made in the margins by committed independents who will work to keep the form alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
There are many luxuries in a pro tennis star’s life—free time is not one of them.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Blaming young people's small luxuries for their inability to step onto the property ladder has always been a misplaced criticism, focusing on individuals' discretionary spending habits rather than systemic economic issues undermining their ability to save and build financial stability.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The 32-year-old also released a lavish visual to the single, which finds Cardi turning the tarmac into a fashion show runway, before heading to Paris to indulge in the luxuries of Europe and a relaxing yacht day at sea.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The United States has been built on the promise of prosperity and abundance, where, by allowing free markets, the average American consumer can easily afford goods considered luxuries anywhere else in the world.
—Juan Londoño, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Unplug, keep a journal, and celebrate little luxuries, like sipping champagne from crystal glasses on your final Zodiac boat ride.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Spending grew faster than incomes, eating into savings, and much of it came from necessities rather than luxuries.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
But ambitious ones have become rarities, much like long magazine features and serious documentaries, surviving either as luxuries created by the privileged few or as labors of love made in the margins by committed independents who will work to keep the form alive.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
There are many luxuries in a pro tennis star’s life—free time is not one of them.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Blaming young people's small luxuries for their inability to step onto the property ladder has always been a misplaced criticism, focusing on individuals' discretionary spending habits rather than systemic economic issues undermining their ability to save and build financial stability.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
The 32-year-old also released a lavish visual to the single, which finds Cardi turning the tarmac into a fashion show runway, before heading to Paris to indulge in the luxuries of Europe and a relaxing yacht day at sea.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
The United States has been built on the promise of prosperity and abundance, where, by allowing free markets, the average American consumer can easily afford goods considered luxuries anywhere else in the world.
—Juan Londoño, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2025
Unplug, keep a journal, and celebrate little luxuries, like sipping champagne from crystal glasses on your final Zodiac boat ride.
—Sarah Groen, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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Glitzy amenities include two fireplaces, a wet bar, a library, a formal dining room, a professional-grade screening room, a game room, a gym, a wine cellar, and an 11-car garage.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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The community offered no common amenities.—
Joyce Cohen,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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Even though our homes now have the modern-day conveniences of air conditioning and heat, the stately appearance of a four-poster bed has given it staying power.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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Many states and voters have embraced early voting and by mail as conveniences to expand participation, safeguard against weather emergencies and, in some states, produce faster tallies of election results.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
19 Aug. 2025
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Vengathattil added that hospitals do not need to wait years to see the benefits.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some clinical trials show short-term weight loss and better blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes,3 but these benefits often plateau within the year.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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