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as in courtesies
an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
an unhappy, bickering couple who, at least in public, observe all the amenities of polite behavior
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as in luxuries
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
we don't need an expensive hotel with all the amenities—just a place to sleep
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as in conveniences
something that adds to one's ease of living
that campground has so many of the amenities of home that it is best left to those who only like to pretend they are camping
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Recent Examples of amenities
In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The old main building at United’s training base did have similar amenities but the new, improved complex invites players to use them more frequently.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
From the family-run vineyards and epic estates up north to the sophisticated dude ranches down south, nowhere else but California combines premium vintages and first-class amenities with so many avenues for family-friendly fun.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Eldon Office and Eldon Lodge sit across from the main residence, with a few luxury amenities worth exploring.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The agency at the time cited the facility's lack of proper licensure and amenities.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
When determining the best suburb for each state, Niche examined factors such as public school grades, crime and safety, cost of living, family amenities and diversity, among other things.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
On-property amenities are pretty important when traveling with kids, big and small.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Adding 6,200 square feet of turf, bookended by shops, produced a smooth transition between housing and the center’s amenities.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
The old main building at United’s training base did have similar amenities but the new, improved complex invites players to use them more frequently.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
From the family-run vineyards and epic estates up north to the sophisticated dude ranches down south, nowhere else but California combines premium vintages and first-class amenities with so many avenues for family-friendly fun.
—AFAR Media, 23 Oct. 2025
Eldon Office and Eldon Lodge sit across from the main residence, with a few luxury amenities worth exploring.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The agency at the time cited the facility's lack of proper licensure and amenities.
—Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 22 Oct. 2025
When determining the best suburb for each state, Niche examined factors such as public school grades, crime and safety, cost of living, family amenities and diversity, among other things.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
On-property amenities are pretty important when traveling with kids, big and small.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Adding 6,200 square feet of turf, bookended by shops, produced a smooth transition between housing and the center’s amenities.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
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Leonora measures out her days in courtesies and slights, the former dominating the beginning of the book, the latter rapidly gaining ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
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Sanogo said that, when individuals do not have the resources to buy everyday essentials or discretionary luxuries, seeing others treat expensive items casually can create feelings of scarcity, which may lead to envy or resentment.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Each comes equipped with a woodstove, real mattresses, and running water—unexpected luxuries so far from civilization.—
Outside Editors,
Outside,
16 Oct. 2025
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Rock royalty and actual royalty aside, the Chelsea’s remained popular since for its unique blending of traditional shoemaking materials with modern comfort conveniences, a combination that’s suited it to a time when sneakers are otherwise the norm.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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What vacation homes do offer, though, are a lot of conveniences that are especially helpful for families.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Navigating the software involves using hand gestures and speech, although the headset also has a button for summoning Google’s Gemini and a touchpad.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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That last credit hints at the show’s bigger thematic goals, most of which skew closer to broad gestures than fresh insights — at least, so far.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 Oct. 2025
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Since the flight couldn't continue its journey, the German airline worked to provide hotel accommodations for the other passengers and rebook them on new flights.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Oct. 2025
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The state alleged that Amazon doesn’t go far enough to find reasonable accommodations for employees upon request and fails to consider whether a different accommodation or work location would be a match for an employee who is pregnant or has a disability.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Oct. 2025
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Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.—
Hayleigh Colombo,
IndyStar,
24 Oct. 2025
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The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each suite features artisinal details with modern comforts.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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Always-warm hospitality plays its part, but a lineup of trustworthy comforts with so-smart updates brings it home.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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