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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
Critics warn that local governments could lose tens of billions of dollars in revenue, potentially leading to cuts in funding for schools, fire departments, and other public services, or even the introduction of fees for amenities such as public parks.
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Oliver aims to keep the interior open and roomy while still offering every amenity campers will need to fully enjoy their time off-grid.
—C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
What that could look like in selecting a neighborhood and home is its access to quality local healthcare, to nature — especially walking or cycling trails and benches for relaxation — fitness amenities, healthy food selections, and gathering spaces for mental and social health.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The airline is also opening more of its Delta One ne plus ultra premium lounges, which offer amenities such as fine dining, spa-like wellness treatments, and valet services for its highest paying passengers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 May 2026
Oliver aims to keep the interior open and roomy while still offering every amenity campers will need to fully enjoy their time off-grid.
—C.c. Weiss
may 30, New Atlas, 30 May 2026
What that could look like in selecting a neighborhood and home is its access to quality local healthcare, to nature — especially walking or cycling trails and benches for relaxation — fitness amenities, healthy food selections, and gathering spaces for mental and social health.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
The airline is also opening more of its Delta One ne plus ultra premium lounges, which offer amenities such as fine dining, spa-like wellness treatments, and valet services for its highest paying passengers.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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The service The resort staff are freshly plucked from some of the best luxury Maldives resorts and global Ritz-Carlton properties, and greet each passing guest with an endearing right-hand-on-the-heart gesture and a nod.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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In a sea of prestige actresses doing dramedy, Byrne is a true comedic talent, sporting incredible instincts for finding the funniest angle for Sylvia to take in her line readings or gestures.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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That way, patients benefit from the convenience of telehealth while maintaining a connection with their in-person providers.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Few destinations combine such dramatic scenery with the convenience of seeing multiple places while unpacking just once.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Distilled spirits, such as brandy, are added to these wines to raise the alcohol content as well as the sweetness.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The sweetness of the Deborah-Ava relationship eventually became a nice blanket in which Hacks swaddled its viewers, its cozy intent pervading not just the narrative but just about every other aspect of the show.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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The cowboy hats, the team’s rally caps courtesy of assistant coach Carlie Chaulsett-Utley, emerged in league.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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Musk owns around 42% of the total equity, but Musk exerts 85% control courtesy of his overwhelming ownership of the B’s.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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The accommodations are a major part of the appeal.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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The Beltline and city officials also highlighted accommodations for international visitors who may not have cellular service while traveling in Atlanta for FIFA events.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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But the amendment itself does not limit the benefit to small businesses.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Further, Garrett’s ability to win quickly and close on the quarterback, and to convert that pressure into hits and sacks, has long reminded the Rams of the benefits Donald used to give the second and third levels of their defense, especially the secondary in coverage.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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