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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
Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.
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Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
One of the most underrated travel luxuries is being able to kick your shoes off mid-flight without turning it into a full-body balancing act.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Yes, factory work may never be glamorous, but thanks to Agentic AI, tomorrow’s companies can seize this exciting technology to win back time, that rarest of luxuries on any plant floor.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
Goldman attributes it largely to lifestyle creep, the phenomenon of luxuries quietly becoming necessities.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2026
David Ellison's childhood was filled with luxuries only the son of a billionaire would expect, from vacationing on the family super yacht to receiving his first plane at the age of 13.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
One of the most underrated travel luxuries is being able to kick your shoes off mid-flight without turning it into a full-body balancing act.
—Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 31 May 2026
This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.
—Allison Schrager, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026
Yes, factory work may never be glamorous, but thanks to Agentic AI, tomorrow’s companies can seize this exciting technology to win back time, that rarest of luxuries on any plant floor.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
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
Goldman attributes it largely to lifestyle creep, the phenomenon of luxuries quietly becoming necessities.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
Noun
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Take some time to drive through town and appreciate its historic mansions, then retire to the main beach on the east side, which has all the amenities like lifeguards and rentals—just don't forget to buy a beach tag!—
Kira Turnbull,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The property builds on The Diplomat’s long-standing legacy as one of the country’s premier meetings and events venues, offering more than 200,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, premium wellness amenities with convenient access to two airports.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Public restrooms are not merely conveniences.—
Francesca Torriani,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
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Rather than waiting for an elevator or running down the hall to refill your water bottle, a vacation rental offers all the conveniences of home with none of the cleanup that comes after a big weekend of fun.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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