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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
When an unpredictable economy makes bigger luxuries, a weekend away, a long-haul holiday, even the prospect of buying property, feel increasingly out of reach, people do not stop wanting luxury.
—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
These may be luxuries that only an almost-unlimited budget would countenance.
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Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Little luxuries, like fancy hand cream, make the everyday doldrums a bit brighter, but without proper exfoliation, your money goes to waste.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.
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Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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.
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Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
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.
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Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
And to celebrate, the Blue Lagoon is offering a special solar eclipse package complete with plenty of luxuries to pamper yourself with.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
These may be luxuries that only an almost-unlimited budget would countenance.
—
Nancy A. Youssef,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Little luxuries, like fancy hand cream, make the everyday doldrums a bit brighter, but without proper exfoliation, your money goes to waste.
—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.
—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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Cruise ships often offer passes for thermal suite areas, which give guests access to amenities like plunge pools, hot and cold therapy rooms and heated loungers.
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The lower level adds the kind of amenities expected at this price point, including a private cinema and a wine cellar with a backlit agate ceiling.
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America’s cheap conveniences can (and often do) spark snobbish criticism about junk food and car culture, but visitors are going viral for enthusiastically embracing the American way.
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And to make those ecosystems work, there are great conveniences built in.
Noun
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For super fans, this combination has powerful psychological benefits.
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Morgan Stanley’s 2026 financial benefits study reported that 56% of employees say financial stress adversely impacts their work life, and a full 80% of business leaders believe these worries negatively affect work.
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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