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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
The Swiss chocolatier Lindt even published research this month showing consumers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic exhibited greater demand for high-end candy — apparently driven by a desire for small luxuries.
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Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
From convenient carry-on bags that stay organized to little luxuries that make for a more comfortable experience, like lip balm and electrolytes, here are the 12 long-haul essentials Qantas’ flight crew won’t travel without—starting at $4 at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Apr. 2026
Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries.
—Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
The result is an inviting seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom retreat that pairs vintage elements with modern luxuries for effortless relaxation—from a sauna to an indoor swimming pool.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Mar. 2026
Many luxuries that make the MacBook Air (and MacBook Pro above it) so pleasant to use have been excised from this new member of the family.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
But both Brink and Foligno are luxuries.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The luxuries afforded to the modern consumer are easily taken for granted, but behind every hotel stay and restaurant meal, there's an intricate network of trade.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
From convenient carry-on bags that stay organized to little luxuries that make for a more comfortable experience, like lip balm and electrolytes, here are the 12 long-haul essentials Qantas’ flight crew won’t travel without—starting at $4 at Amazon.
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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The study ranked factors truckers consider in order of importance, including ability to find available parking spaces, convenience to the route, ease of getting in and out, safety and security, amenities offered and, in last place, whether the parking area is publicly or privately owned.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The marble bathrooms feature deep soaking tubs and separate rain showers, with Frederic Malle amenities in most rooms and Acqua di Parma products in top suites.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Apr. 2026
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Who ever ponders the conveniences of that 20th century innovation, the airplane, that makes 21st century hustle possible?—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far from being a sign of dotage, scientists concurred, music practice in old age confers all kinds of cognitive benefits.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Besides the obvious, the positive benefits from space programs are extensive, including medical and technological breakthroughs that affect our daily lives in countless positive ways.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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