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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
That was the first post-pandemic year in which makers of hard luxuries felt serious competition from providers of luxury experiences, with the latter often winning out.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
Economic downturn led residents to cut back on luxuries and necessities, while traffic and parking strife on The Grid are pushing away a good portion of remaining customers.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Small luxuries aside, two nights here test every ounce of resilience.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The costs of social outings can add up, and some young adults are compromising by renting clothes instead of buying high-end luxuries, said Thomaï Serdari, a New York University marketing professor.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
This broad growth is driven by consumers’ propensity to indulge in feel-good luxuries amid today’s economic uncertainty and downturns.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2026
Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.
—Abigail Wise, Outside, 3 Jan. 2026
Economic downturn led residents to cut back on luxuries and necessities, while traffic and parking strife on The Grid are pushing away a good portion of remaining customers.
—Sacbee.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Small luxuries aside, two nights here test every ounce of resilience.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
The costs of social outings can add up, and some young adults are compromising by renting clothes instead of buying high-end luxuries, said Thomaï Serdari, a New York University marketing professor.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 21 Dec. 2025
This broad growth is driven by consumers’ propensity to indulge in feel-good luxuries amid today’s economic uncertainty and downturns.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 16 Dec. 2025
As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
Mamdani’s agenda—rent freezes, universal childcare, free public transit—echoes the frustrations of a city where affordability and dignity have become luxuries.
—Newsweek Contributors, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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The pet-friendly hotel offers valet parking and special kids’ amenities, has a 24-hour fitness center, and treats guests to unique perks like priority reservations at the nearby Charlie Palmer Steak, and long-term wardrobe storage for repeat visitors.—
Sandra Ramani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Brooklyn Tower is home to 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor amenities as well.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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When possible, though, Sethi says not to shy away from buying back your time by paying for services or conveniences.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
7 Jan. 2026
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While Isabel Segunda offers plenty of shops and conveniences, most travelers tend to pass through the area on their way to Esperanza and the beaches of the island's southern coast.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Jan. 2026
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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