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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
As a child of welfare, the luxuries of a bourgeois housewife meant zero to her.
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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
Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Leaving the preparation of nourishing, healthy meals in the hands of a professional is among the greatest luxuries for travelers today.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
In such cases, solidarity and compassion themselves might seem like luxuries next to the all-conquering, primally selfish urge to save your own skin.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Vineyard living and modern luxuries go hand-in-hand at Napa’s Stanly Ranch.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
For those who take their winters seriously (and their luxuries even more so), Montage Big Sky delivers the kind of alpine escape that rewires your idea of a ski trip.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Food shortages would mean the disappearance of luxuries and the rationing of staples, sapping public morale.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
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
Starbucks’ success was forged on the back of a growing demand for Western luxuries, as well as a strategy of adapting p roducts for the market –– to appeal to customers beyond China’s top-tier cities.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Leaving the preparation of nourishing, healthy meals in the hands of a professional is among the greatest luxuries for travelers today.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
In such cases, solidarity and compassion themselves might seem like luxuries next to the all-conquering, primally selfish urge to save your own skin.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Vineyard living and modern luxuries go hand-in-hand at Napa’s Stanly Ranch.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025
For those who take their winters seriously (and their luxuries even more so), Montage Big Sky delivers the kind of alpine escape that rewires your idea of a ski trip.
—Charles Curkin, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Food shortages would mean the disappearance of luxuries and the rationing of staples, sapping public morale.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxuries
Noun
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Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Opportunities and amenities are scant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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This is wild country, and part of its charm is the absence of modern conveniences.—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Expect festive touches in-room, thoughtful family conveniences, and layouts that make winter mornings and starlit evenings feel intentionally cozy.—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under the formula, benefits are reduced by 35% for households receiving the maximum amount, and households of the same size would have benefits reduced by the same dollar amount.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mediterranean diet and its many benefits are often touted by doctors, nutritionists and dieticians.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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