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luxury 1 of 2

noun

ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē How to pronounce luxury (audio)
Definition of luxurynext
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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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luxury

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adjective

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
Noun
The four-episode series brought 16 content creators together at a luxury ranch in Canada to compete in a series of challenges for a chance to win a share of $250,000, with the prize money distributed throughout the four days of the competition. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026 Broward sees more modest luxury surge Broward County tends to record far fewer $10 million-and-up home sales compared to its neighbors to the north and south. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Fischer-Rosenthal takes a pragmatic view on whether set-jetting will permanently ruin these enclaves, pointing out that ultra-luxury pricing acts as a natural barrier to entry. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026 The company falls squarely in the ultra-luxury tier while eschewing much of the fussiness that typifies other players in the space. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luxury
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
  1. amenity
  2. convenience
  3. luxurious
  4. indulgence
  5. comfort
  6. deluxe
  7. benefit
  8. luxuriant
Noun
  • Perception set up a dummy news site and created fake social-media accounts highlighting the tournament’s amenities, which included kosher food in stadiums.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The walkways are wider and the varied amenities are more carefully designed to allow better overall viewing of the field while grabbing a concession or visiting one of the many restrooms.
    — Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • With the polished appearance of a two-piece and the convenience of a one-piece, this classic dress is a standout for fall and beyond.
    — Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026
  • For shoppers weighing price, plastic waste and convenience, the shift matters right now.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenience
Adjective
  • This ban never affected the Mozzi family, though, who’ve owned their luxurious ancestral villa in Lombardy for centuries.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Or a most luxurious Air Force One with all the latest security features.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • Kick off your meal with a selection from the restaurant's impressive raw bar, which has a rotating offering of about 10 types of oysters daily—as well as the guilt-free indulgence of adding a dollop of caviar to any oyster for just $4.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Adding this biotin supplement to cart will also put you just a dollar away from iHerb’s free shipping threshold, as all orders over $25 qualify for this indulgence.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • Leo July 23 – August 22 Your social life may tempt you away from the comfort of your usual plans.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Weatherizing New York’s aging and drafty housing stock can lower energy consumption, improve comfort, and reduce the amount of electricity needed during extreme weather.
    — Mark Levine, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfort
Adjective
  • Leading up to the anniversary, Beyoncé launched pre-orders for a deluxe vinyl being sold for $150.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new 31-track album marks a return to the original album’s deluxe version, which features Spanish-language tracks.
    — Rushawn Walters, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Noun
  • Those findings affect the survivor benefits for which service members' families are eligible.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The current measles outbreak should be a call for action to renew immunization as a public good with personal benefits.
    — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of benefit
Adjective
  • Olivia Miles, the rookie point guard for the Minnesota Lynx, wears a pair of bug-eyed sports goggles, black and bulbous, sometimes held in place by a thick strap that runs through her luxuriant Afro.
    — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the fifth group, one girl’s face blossomed into a radiant flower, and another drew herself with luxuriant pigtails, standing beneath a bright red beating heart.
    — James Gordon, Time, 14 July 2026
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“Luxury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxury. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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