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
Modular workstation sinks, which turn the basin itself into a multi-tasking prep zone, are moving from luxury upgrade to standard remodel request. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Prosecutors say Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi’s 2023 killing stemmed from a dispute over a luxury apartment, alleging her ex-husband, his father and his brother plotted her death. — Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 30 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
  • All the bath amenities are from Bvlgari’s white tea collection, with its delicate fragrance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The Holiday Inn Express West Jefferson has familiar amenities and is conveniently located within striking distance of both downtown and the surrounding mountains.
    — Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • Connected vehicles can instead surface those options through infotainment systems at the moment customers need them, improving convenience without adding friction.
    — Stacey Moser, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But the convenience of wireless is also about not needing to be near the source machine or device, and in this case, that's likely to be necessary.
    — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of convenience
Adjective
  • There is something debauched and luxurious about Durham’s photos, and not just because everyone in them is dressed as French aristocrats guzzling champagne and popping bon-bons.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The train itself isn’t luxurious, but taking it gives you a front-row seat to witness the incredible feat of engineering required to load it onto special tracks on the ferry.
    — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 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
  • Plus, the rugged lug sole wedge heel gives you a little extra height without the pain many heeled booties bring, and multiple reviewers rave about their comfort and support.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Willis’ comfort combined with Kansas City’s collective lapses in coverage led to three explosive plays, including a 42-yard catch by tight end Greg Dulcich over Jaden Hicks to begin the second half.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of comfort
Adjective
  • Billy Joel’s Turnstiles is getting the deluxe treatment for its 50th anniversary.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants deluxe anniversary edition is available now, wherever books are sold.
    — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of deluxe
Noun
  • About the L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Triple Power Moisturizer As with all Revitalift products, the formula blends a trio of active ingredients to bolster anti-aging benefits.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Drawing on research across multiple fields, Fischer makes the case that when people connect, cooperate, help, and give, the benefits come back to them.
    — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 2 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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