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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The Miami Grand Prix was also a sea of luxury watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the Slate feels like a piece of democratized lifestyle gear—the anti-luxury luxury object.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Book a private balcony room at the Damascus Old Mill Inn for rustic luxury.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
The Miami Grand Prix was also a sea of luxury watches.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Adjective
The gains spanned both ends of the market, from condos under $500,000 to ultra-luxury properties above $5 million.
—Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Ultimately, the Slate feels like a piece of democratized lifestyle gear—the anti-luxury luxury object.
—Kevin Sintumuang, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
Noun
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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Other amenities include a swimming pool and hot tub amid beautiful landscaping, plus bikes for exploring the 4-square-mile island with 300 residents.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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The seemingly widespread obsession with protein powders is primarily driven by their popularity as a convenience.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Top tier in convenience and style is Solé’s Backyard Restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Set on a quiet street in heart of the Marais with its lively village atmosphere, luxurious Maison Proust is the ideal refuge for those who appreciate hotels with character, art, literature and history, and who seek a tranquil weekend escape in the heart of Paris.—
Ellie Seymour,
TheWeek,
12 May 2026
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Give your bedscape a luxurious upgrade.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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Certainly, costs have risen, but those sorts of checks have made a hurried meal feel like an expensive indulgence and really not that different, cost-wise, from a full-service experience.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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The most common indulgence by far was alcohol, but many flyers also turn to marijuana edibles and non-prescribed medication to deal with flight jitters.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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Later, the Moon squares the Sun, exposing tension between social momentum and personal comfort.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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The antisemite also revels in the release of constraints imposed by living peacefully in society with others and finds comfort in joining crowds of people like them.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Fans are already scheming how this might happen — whether Kahan releases a deluxe version of The Great Divide and Bridgers appears, or something else entirely.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2026
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Pick up some Georgia peaches from the farm stand and give them the deluxe treatment.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Teachers and nurses are now eligible for enhanced workers’ compensation benefits if they are assaulted on the job.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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But now all that luxuriant coat is starting to come off.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Apr. 2026
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The luxuriant texture combined with the umami depth-charge can stun a table into silence.—
Henri Hollis,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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