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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
During their time there, Ozzy and Sharon carefully renovated the home in order to add modern day luxuries and features, while making sure to maintain the historical architecture and charm of the era it was designed and built in.
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Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
While Hogan could retreat to his preferred anonymity in west Fort Worth, Tiger has no luxuries.
—Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Amazon's Deals of the Day are making these luxuries accessible to everyone.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
When big luxuries feel out of reach, consumers find a small substitute.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
There are practical luxuries, too.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
For every tech executive biohacking their way to peak performance, there are millions for whom these advances are unaffordable luxuries.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Careful restoration and maintenance preserved the home’s historic architecture while elevating it with modern luxuries.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
When big luxuries feel out of reach, consumers find a small substitute.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
While Hogan could retreat to his preferred anonymity in west Fort Worth, Tiger has no luxuries.
—Mac Engel
april 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Amazon's Deals of the Day are making these luxuries accessible to everyone.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026
When big luxuries feel out of reach, consumers find a small substitute.
—Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
There are practical luxuries, too.
—Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
For every tech executive biohacking their way to peak performance, there are millions for whom these advances are unaffordable luxuries.
—Markos Kounalakis, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Careful restoration and maintenance preserved the home’s historic architecture while elevating it with modern luxuries.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
When big luxuries feel out of reach, consumers find a small substitute.
—Patrick Van Esch, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
Noun
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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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In April 2009, a unanimous council — including first-year member Todd Gloria — embraced Sanders’ plan to impose a 6% cut in pay and benefits for city workers, cutting the shortfall in half.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But those figures remain far smaller than spending on salaries and benefits, which total more than $23,000 per student in LAUSD, compared with about 17,000 statewide, according Ed-Data.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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