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
Private Blend, in luxury, generates about 60 percent of the brand’s turnover, with Signature, in prestige, making the remaining 40 percent. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 The standard issue concierge, luxury transfers and same day dry cleaning are on offer, but there are no gym or wellness facilities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
Train Suite Shiki-Shima is an ultra-luxury sleeper train with just 10 cars and 15 elegant suites. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2026 The battle for super-luxury supremacy in the skies is moving further back in the cabin. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 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
  • Passengers will enjoy the amenities and seamless nature of private jet travel at a fraction of the cost.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Some of the spaces had views of the nearby music stages, others had different amenities — including a vintage Atari video game machine.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • In states that haven’t banned the substance, it’s sold at gas stations, smoke shops and convenience, grocery and health food stores in various forms, including powders, loose-leaf teas, capsules, tablets and concentrates.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The outlet considered affordability, accessibility, rewards programs, menu variety and convenience.
    — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of convenience
Adjective
  • TikTok filled with videos of grim stores nearing closure that looked more apocalyptic than luxurious.
    — Rachel Felder, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2026
  • In a report published on Tuesday, four men — apparently in the same unit as Combs — told NBC the Grammy winner was enjoying a luxurious lifestyle despite his being behind bars.
    — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • The show only exists because McConaughey and Harrelson decided to make it, and whatever passion, knowledge, grit, and hustle was needed to turn a celebrity indulgence into scripted entertainment is undetectable in the final product.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, a financial therapist and host of the Mind Money Balance podcast, explained that such indulgences can offer a predictable moment of control when so much else feels uncertain.
    — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • None asked whether people turn to chatbots for security and comfort when truly distressed.
    — Pascal Vrticka, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2026
  • By evening, the Moon enters your 2nd House and brings your focus back to comfort and stability.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of comfort
Adjective
  • Joji is also getting in on the fun with a deluxe edition of Piss In The Wind, featuring new tracks and instrumentals.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson’s work in music includes the albums Sound of a Woman, released earlier this year (a deluxe version dropped in September); AM/FM; Rita Wilson; Bigger Picture, and Halfway to Home.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Noun
  • The state cannot both claim the benefits of a settlement Florida declined to join while continuing to sue us.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Engstrand sits next to Rees in the Falcons’ coaching booth, lending a helping hand when necessary, and his experience has been a significant benefit to the 34-year-old Rees in his first full season as an NFL play-caller.
    — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 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 11 Oct. 2026.

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