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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a private yacht is a luxury
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as in convenience
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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as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort
a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths
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Recent Examples of luxury
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The expansion in the luxury segment comes as more Saudi citizens and foreign workers are priced out of property in Riyadh.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
The report found that the ultra-luxury segment, prices at $1,000 and up, remained relatively consistent over the past five years at 4 percent of the total market.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Today, this virtually indestructible outerwear category has been recognized as a true luxury object, with iterations from Loro Piana, Brunello Cucinelli, Drake’s, and more on the present market.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026
The expansion in the luxury segment comes as more Saudi citizens and foreign workers are priced out of property in Riyadh.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
At its current selling pace, South Florida is projected to have 426 ultra-luxury sales by the end of the year.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Nov. 2025
The report found that the ultra-luxury segment, prices at $1,000 and up, remained relatively consistent over the past five years at 4 percent of the total market.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
Noun
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Bathrooms feature granite or stone finishes, walk-in showers or bathtubs (often placed right under or the television), and RikRak bath amenities created by Kit Kemp herself.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Jan. 2026
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Other amenities include social gathering areas and lounges, food and beverage services and a pickleball court and recreation area.—
Michael Wayland,
CNBC,
11 Jan. 2026
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MacDonald likes the convenience.—
Martha Bebinger,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2026
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The value of our assets comes from reliability, time savings, convenience, and peace of mind.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The memory foam insole is a dream for long travel days, and the slip-on design makes breezing through TSA feel almost luxurious.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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The luxurious face lotion reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, thanks to a blend of vitamins, amino acids, botanical extracts, and more.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The result is a dish built for dipping, dragging and unapologetic indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Traditionally, bakers in European countries used up all their fats and sugar ahead of the Lenten season since religious observances forbid indulgences during the season.—
Jelissa Burns,
Freep.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Now the number one new release of Amazon’s travel pillows, it’s crafted from high-density memory foam that provides 360-degree comfort.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Flooring company Anderson Tuftex is seeing a resurgence in plush carpeting for bedrooms, stairs, hallways, and living rooms, where plush carpets add texture and warmth while increasing acoustic comfort by reducing sound.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Playing on the name of Judd Apatow’s 2008 film Step Brothers, the pair unveiled the first installment of their series of the same name over a decade ago, sparking a cult-classic run that now spans four installments and multiple deluxe editions.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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In October, Gossett seized on Westward‘s momentum with a deluxe version featuring three additional tracks.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
31 Dec. 2025
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Zion Canyon Hot Springs, which opened last summer in La Verkin, Utah, offers travelers a restorative escape with 50 pools—from geothermal soaks fed by local springs to cold plunges and mineral baths that replicate the world’s most iconic hot springs and their therapeutic benefits.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Those same preventative measures have benefits beyond the heart, Khan pointed out.—
Dr. Richard Zhang,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This luxuriant, almost decadent virtuosity can feel out of synch with a tale of miserable, penny-pinching extremes.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2025
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Plenty of intimate questions and long, luxuriant answers followed.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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