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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
Noun
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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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Cotton is the gold standard for a luxurious feel—each item in our edit is either pure cotton or a soft blend—and from there, the rest is pretty much down to style preference.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bright red polka dots and a ballet-slipper pink cat-eye base strike the perfect balance between playful and luxurious-looking.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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The study focuses on how bananas, which are high in polyphenol oxidase, can decrease the absorption of flavan-3-ols, which are a type of flavonoids that boast many health benefits.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Evolving beyond our emphasis on hours, however, is much easier said than done, as hours have the undeniable benefit of being universal.—
Joe O’Connor,
Time,
13 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 14 Jan. 2026.
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