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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
The future looked so bright for Michigan Central in 1945 that a baby nursery was added to its many amenities.
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Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Standard amenities include a heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
What other amenities will be at The Picklr?
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
By automating the creation of location-specific posts based on unique property details like amenities, type of property, core audience, local events and more, the agent helped SunRidge diversify content across its portfolio with minimal effort.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The 18-acre beachfront property, the largest development on the island in half a century, stands out against the rest of the destination in the best ways possible—with a glassy, sleek architectural profile and swanky amenities such as a Bentley house car.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Standard amenities include a heated steering wheel and dual-zone automatic climate control.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
What other amenities will be at The Picklr?
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
These guys are paid handsomely, they’re given top-notch amenities and fly all over the continent on first-class charters staying at posh five-star hotels.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
By automating the creation of location-specific posts based on unique property details like amenities, type of property, core audience, local events and more, the agent helped SunRidge diversify content across its portfolio with minimal effort.
—Afif Khoury, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The 18-acre beachfront property, the largest development on the island in half a century, stands out against the rest of the destination in the best ways possible—with a glassy, sleek architectural profile and swanky amenities such as a Bentley house car.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Even entry-level veranda suites feel spacious and offer amenities like walk-in closets, warming cupboards for wet suits or polar attire, and personalized bars.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
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The Andiamo Along with all the supremely luxurious yet understated luxuries that walked the Bottega Veneta’s spring/summer 2023 show was a new bag.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
4 Jan. 2025
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Some luxuries are worth having in wartime.—
Lincee Ray,
EW.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Citroën Holidays becomes the latest, boasting conveniences like a removable kitchen and portable toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Role Of Student Expectations Student expectations around the use of technology have evolved, being conditioned by the digital conveniences of the pandemic era.—
Joe Way,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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No accommodations were offered, and so kids that needed learning help simply didn’t get it.—
Jesse Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The money will pay for airfare, cultural excursions, transportation, food and hotel accommodations.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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