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as in gesture
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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2
as in luxury
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 convenience
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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as in sweetness
the state or quality of having a pleasant or agreeable manner in socializing with others
at the nursing home Mr. Crawford's natural amenity charms the ladies and puts the men at ease
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Recent Examples of amenity
Eldon Office and Eldon Lodge sit across from the main residence, with a few luxury amenities worth exploring.
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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
The Cleveland Cavaliers just opened an invite-only private members club, HIPP, that includes a five-figure annual membership fee for valet parking, a separate entrance, a luxury club and other amenities, but not tickets.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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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
The Cleveland Cavaliers just opened an invite-only private members club, HIPP, that includes a five-figure annual membership fee for valet parking, a separate entrance, a luxury club and other amenities, but not tickets.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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And although she was asked to be Towanda’s maid of honor, Tamar admitted the gesture didn’t feel the most sincere.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Neither of them said anything, but the hug from his unsung hero changed his life, and Schwartz has since tried to pass along that kind gesture to others who may be in pain.—
NPR,
NPR,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Milwaukee area has experienced a nearly 50% jump in luxury home prices recent years as demand for luxury homes rises, according to data from real estate brokerage Redfin.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has taken Seoul spa vacations and 40th birthday bashes abroad out of the chat and armed millions of consumers with high-end rewards credit cards.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eliminating needing to use a phone, as was the provision of convenience instructions, is aimed to increase the safety and efficiency of the delivery process, the company said.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Retailers who can provide a measure of convenience to the customer experience and combine it with online shoe buyer expectations of free shipping are more likely to hit a home run when trying to grow marketshare.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Subtle hints of vanilla bean and cocoa add sweetness and balance to the scent profile, and its black jar goes with just about anything.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the following season, they were relegated on the final day courtesy of defeat at Arsenal, where Wright was among the scorers.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Other photos in the bunch included a mirror selfie with his hair pushed back courtesy of a headband, his Cloud23 hot sauce on store shelves, Animal-style fries from In-N-Out Burger (plus plenty of ketchup) and more of life’s special little moments.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Shoulder season is a time when travelers can often find fantastic deals on flights, accommodations, and far fewer crowds.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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These off-peak options often come with lower prices, fewer delays, lighter airport crowds, and less competition for rental cars and accommodations.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Food banks, pantries brace for impact Charitable organizations and the federal food benefits program are part of the safety net working to catch vulnerable families struggling to make ends meet and living paycheck to paycheck.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Its success inspired a wave of canal building in other states, although the economic benefit of these other canals is dubious in retrospect.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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