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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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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
The amenities seem nice — a tranquil courtyard with a waterfall and seasonal plantings, a bicycle room, storage — but are hardly lavish.
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2025
Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s no need to don a corset under your ski gear, however, as the amenities are slick and modern, with 10 lifts, including an eight-seat gondola and a six-pack express chairlift.
—Jennifer Malloy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Discover the emerging amenities, landscaping blueprints, and ecological decision-making shaping the home’s surrounds now.
—Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2025
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Kim Velsey, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2025
Young, who is a marketing manager for a software company and runs a blog about cruises, enjoys the amenities on larger ships – but also wants to chill out.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s no need to don a corset under your ski gear, however, as the amenities are slick and modern, with 10 lifts, including an eight-seat gondola and a six-pack express chairlift.
—Jennifer Malloy, Travel + Leisure, 17 Feb. 2025
Discover the emerging amenities, landscaping blueprints, and ecological decision-making shaping the home’s surrounds now.
—Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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Even small gestures, like sending a quick text to check in during a hectic day or remembering meaningful anniversaries can reinforce your dependability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Following the outcry over Musk's gesture, right-wing figures shared photos of high-profile Democrats, such as former President Barack Obama and ex-Vice President Kamala Harris, raising one arm while delivering speeches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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Season 1 brought viewers to the White Lotus luxury resort in Hawaii, followed by Season 2 in Italy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The properties of next-gen materials are an opportunity to create a new aesthetic, and the Istanbul facility also has its own in-house creative studio dedicated to working with design teams at the luxury and premium brand level from a product development perspective.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
18 Feb. 2025
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In this cluster of islands in the Atlantic Ocean, where tranquility and privacy are ubiquitous, a lifestyle rich in modern conveniences is increasingly drawing the world’s billionaires.—
Natalie Hoberman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Beyond cost considerations, self-checkout also caters to consumer preferences for speed and convenience, particularly for smaller purchases.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The latest twist comes courtesy of Samsung Romania, which seemingly leaked an Android 15 timetable from the company’s Korean HQ on a Zoom call.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Related Articles Miss Manners: My husband has decided that these courtesies are sexist Asking Eric: Our bossy sister said there won’t be a party.—
Jeanne Phillips,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Beyond world-class accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and impeccable service, Las Alamandas offers something increasingly rare in modern travel: the authentic, unhurried freedom to simply exist.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The two accommodations—one built in the footprint of a theatre and the other of the old home—can be booked separately or together.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2025
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Today, the vision has grown into Shared Economy Services (SES), a benefits company poised to upend the traditional labor market.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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This surge is likely attributed to robust performance from initiatives like the AliExpress Choice program, which offers free shipping and additional benefits.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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