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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
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.
—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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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Travelers arrive expecting amenities that are unavailable, room types that do not exist, or experiences that were never actually bookable together.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Camping on the Apostle Islands Eighteen of the 21 Apostle Islands are available for camping experiences, though access and amenities vary by island and individual site.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Their replacement — clearly marked control panels for lighting and electric curtains, now inlaid in the wall — are one of the modern comforts and conveniences Jouin and Manku discussed.—
Carrie Bell,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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There are technological and social challenges that come with forgoing the conveniences of a smartphone in 2026.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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However, the benefits of universal basic income are limited for low-income individuals, many of whom are able to increase spending only modestly, as they are saddled with debt or poverty.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Readiness, response, and recovery has to become a part of workforce strategy, embedded into benefits design, leave policies, occupational health and safety, communications, and business continuity planning.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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