as in amenities
something that adds to one's ease of living
bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand
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Noun
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The pet-friendly hotel offers valet parking and special kids’ amenities, has a 24-hour fitness center, and treats guests to unique perks like priority reservations at the nearby Charlie Palmer Steak, and long-term wardrobe storage for repeat visitors.—
Sandra Ramani,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026 -
Brooklyn Tower is home to 100,000 square feet of exclusive indoor and outdoor amenities as well.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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Upper trims are pricey but offer more tech and creature comforts that could enhance the ownership experience.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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See, while this Earth sign normally prefers comfort and consistency, having Uranus in its Fixed territory since 2018 has pushed for breakthroughs, shake-ups and liberation from stagnant routines and creature comforts keeping us small.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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That was the first post-pandemic year in which makers of hard luxuries felt serious competition from providers of luxury experiences, with the latter often winning out.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.—
Abigail Wise,
Outside,
3 Jan. 2026
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
ANDREW DESTIN,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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But propagating roses in winter has major benefits, too—especially for hardwood cuttings which can be difficult to root during the growing season.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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