LUXURIES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

luxuries

noun

plural of luxury

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 Many of the luxuries and safety features seen as standard today, such as console screens or air bags, are difficult to jam into spaces that were never designed for them. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026 Gang bosses had enjoyed surreal luxuries inside — a zoo, a discotheque, a cockfight arena — while directing rackets that had spread across the hemisphere as Tren de Aragua took control of smuggling routes and victimized Venezuelan immigrants. — Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 10 July 2026 Private individuals import goods, legally and illegally, keeping private stores stocked even with American luxuries, such as whiskey, as well as Cuban staples, including rice and beans. — Joseph J. Gonzalez, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Salted and preserved fish and meats, including bacon, sausage, liver pudding and offal, were staples of working-class people's diets, while the upper classes indulged in such luxuries as white flour and sugar. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026 Due to postwar prosperity and changes in pool-construction technology, private pools were no longer considered luxuries but within reach of the burgeoning middle-class. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Or, pick up little luxuries like a refreshing facial mist while prices are low. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 The feeling of a soft, absorbent towel upon exiting the shower is one of life's little luxuries. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 30 June 2026 Instead, however, prosecutors said Guo spent the money on a Manhattan penthouse, a 50,000 square foot mansion in New Jersey, a $1 million Lamborghini, a $37 million yacht, and other luxuries. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 30 June 2026

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Noun

Travel planning is complicated because consumers must compare locations, prices, ratings, reviews, amenities, cancellation rules, distance from venues and fit for the group.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Wellness amenities include a full gym, a cold plunge, a massage room, and a sauna lined with a Himalayan salt wall.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

Definition of amenities

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Further conveniences include a spacious center console, an overall console and 10 beverage holders.

— James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Residents also have access to everyday conveniences including the Copper & Stone gourmet market and grocery, a full-service pharmacy, and Las Catalinas Medical Care, which provides medical services, IV therapies and dental care right in town.

— Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of conveniences

Noun

Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
One solution to some of these problems is collective licensing, which seeks to make these benefits available to all creators, while reducing the costs and administrative burden of mass licensing.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026