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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
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.
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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
The rooms All eight rooms are distinct, but feature thoughtful luxuries throughout—Matouk linens, smart TVs, and minibars stocked with wellness shots and facial masks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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
Best Luxury Electric 5-Passenger Vehicle Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac’s first EV is still its most popular, filled with elevated luxuries and breathtaking performance.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Among its many refreshing outdoor luxuries are a 60-foot lap pool and a full-size tennis court amid bucolic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Due to a clause in the family trust, however, Becket still has a chance to inherit the family fortune and all the luxuries that come with it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
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
The rooms All eight rooms are distinct, but feature thoughtful luxuries throughout—Matouk linens, smart TVs, and minibars stocked with wellness shots and facial masks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 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
Best Luxury Electric 5-Passenger Vehicle Cadillac Lyriq Cadillac’s first EV is still its most popular, filled with elevated luxuries and breathtaking performance.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 24 Feb. 2026
Among its many refreshing outdoor luxuries are a 60-foot lap pool and a full-size tennis court amid bucolic grounds.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Due to a clause in the family trust, however, Becket still has a chance to inherit the family fortune and all the luxuries that come with it.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
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Boise State is nearing completion of its $70 million project, which will seat approximately 1,600 and feature amenities for student-athletes, such as a nutrition center and a lounge.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The team sent a survey to fans Saturday through email with the goal of better understanding preferences related to amenities, experiences and potential ticket offerings.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Yes Through the medium of her extra income, the working wife can equip her house with all modern conveniences and engage capable, trustworthy servants who can adequately take care of her home and family.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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Division over diversity’s benefits The center said Americans largely view the nation’s racial and ethnic diversity, and efforts to promote it in the workplace, as positive.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The organization provided similar relief at an even larger scale last fall during the 45-day government shutdown that affected all federal agencies and threatened the monthly benefits of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP.—
Lisa Hagen,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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