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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 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.
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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
Expedition options like UnCruise Adventures and Lindblad's National Geographic fleet focus more on nature and education than splashy ship amenities.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Beyond tweaking its entertainment offerings, Hard Rock is also exploring the addition of a hotel and other amenities to defend its turf against the Ho-Chunk Nation, which is building a $405 million casino complex 18 miles away in Beloit, Wisconsin.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
The Château de la Messardière does boast multiple amenities — including restaurants, pools, and a sporting club — where the plot could play out.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Other amenities proposed include pedestrian loop trails, a pedestrian bridge, an ocean awareness center and playground areas.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Like all Sierra Towers units, the dwelling comes with a fleet of amenities, including 24/7 security, valet parking, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and a steam room.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2025
Opportunities and amenities are scant.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenities
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With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.—
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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.—
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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.—
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Now, normally, one of my frequent luxuries is Jelly Bellies.—
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When possible, though, Sethi says not to shy away from buying back your time by paying for services or conveniences.—
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While Isabel Segunda offers plenty of shops and conveniences, most travelers tend to pass through the area on their way to Esperanza and the beaches of the island's southern coast.—
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These touching gestures reminded me that books were restorative, bringers of joy as well as knowledge.—
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By integrating vision, audio, and language, IntEngine enables Nylo to coordinate speech, facial expressions, and gestures in real time.—
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In Grand Marais, The Mayhew Inn boasts modern accommodations in a downtown building with rooftop lake views.—
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Thomas allegedly never paid for the accommodations and the family was never refunded.—
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Schools would become responsible for paying wages, benefits, and workers' compensation.—
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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.—
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After finishing their longest road trip of the season, and longest in franchise history in terms of most consecutive days away from home, the Wild fly east Friday to enjoy the comforts of home.—
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This is due to the Moon’s entry into your foundational 4th house, signifying a galactic prioritization of home comforts.—
Cite this Entry
“Amenities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenities. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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