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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
Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Asked to what extent the slowdown in luxury was impacting his business, Jones said there are always people who will invest in hats.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Page, meanwhile, has followed a more Bezos-ian playbook by decamping to Miami, dropping about $173 million on two ultra-luxury waterfront mansions in Miami’s posh Coconut Grove neighborhood.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The small and middle market clubs can’t compete with that and even the larger market teams can’t substantiate the significant luxury tax penalties which the Dodgers and Mets have no problem with.
—Bill Madden, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026
Asked to what extent the slowdown in luxury was impacting his business, Jones said there are always people who will invest in hats.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The performance capped what the report describes as a record-setting year, with 500 ultra-luxury homes sold over the past 12 months—just over three times the total recorded in London.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Page, meanwhile, has followed a more Bezos-ian playbook by decamping to Miami, dropping about $173 million on two ultra-luxury waterfront mansions in Miami’s posh Coconut Grove neighborhood.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
Noun
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The bathtub has a TV built into a mirror and amenities by Acqua di Parma, Tata Harper, and John Masters Organics.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The amenities and cutting-edge technology in this contemporary, six-bedroom home beckon you to live large.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the 2026 Product of the Year Awards, one ALDI product designed for convenience rose to the top.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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Instead, consumers can keep them in the fridge for grab-and-go convenience for up to five days, or continue to store them in the freezer for long-term enjoyment.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Burch showed rich tapestry opera coats with coordinating heels, beaded secretary sweaters with high-slit pencil skirts and grandpa’s snuggly cords and sweaters done with a more luxurious, indulgent hand.—
Rachel Tashjian,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Guests can tour the 50-hectare landscape, enjoy fresh local dishes, culinary and wellness workshops, and rest easy in a luxurious lodge for an overnight stay.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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For extra indulgence, our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon is topped with crispy bacon, scallions, and extra shredded yellow Cheddar cheese for the ultimate comfort food experience.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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Luxury SUVs Korean automaker Hyundai clearly took notes when studying SUVs in the luxury space -- its large Palisade SUV ($39,435) resembles a Range Rover, comes built with nearly every indulgence and still somehow costs a fraction of the price.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until recently, his only comfort was a large orangutan plush toy that some brilliant member of staff gifted him as a tool for muscle building and maternal replacement.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Inside, hyaluronic acid microspheres and peptides draw moisture into the lips, while botanical butters lock it in; depositing onto lips a cooling, balm texture that enhances comfort.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With 89 total rooms, options range from deluxe king rooms to double queens—both featuring accessible mobility and hearing options—as well as a family-style room with multiple semi-private sleeping areas for those traveling in a group.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jones put out a deluxe edition of the album in August, featuring eight new songs and collaborations with Alicia Keys and Leon Thomas.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2026
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But the benefits of preschool are well-documented, both developmentally for children and economically for working parents.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Holly varieties are generally dioecious, meaning the female plants have the fruit and benefit from having male plants pollinate them, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's agricultural center.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In luxuriant landscapes, Shinomiya’s trio (voiced by Riku Hagiwara, Kotone Furukawa and Miyu Irino) throw lines at each other with strong alchemy.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Myrtle is much better matched by the title creature itself, a one-eyed puffball (Americans might compare it to the ‘90s Post Honeycomb cereal mascot) that flits and flies around with its luxuriant auburn coat fluttering in the breeze.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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