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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
Boasting top-tier amenities, the yacht includes a sports and diving center on the lower deck, multiple tenders ranging in size up to 50 feet, and a large swimming pool.
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The company describes such shifts as a catalyst for changes in demand, costs and availability of amenities, as well as the strength of the local job market, local culture, economic trajectory, tax base and more.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Cruise lines not only have minimum ages for their youngest guests, but child-friendly amenities onboard ships can vary – even within the same fleet.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
River Cove Cabins offer a slower pace of life with amenities that encourage quality family time, including a game room, communal fire pit, and an outdoor barbeque charcoal grill at each of the cabins.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
The company describes such shifts as a catalyst for changes in demand, costs and availability of amenities, as well as the strength of the local job market, local culture, economic trajectory, tax base and more.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Cruise lines not only have minimum ages for their youngest guests, but child-friendly amenities onboard ships can vary – even within the same fleet.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
River Cove Cabins offer a slower pace of life with amenities that encourage quality family time, including a game room, communal fire pit, and an outdoor barbeque charcoal grill at each of the cabins.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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The Hack: Subtle mirroring—sitting in a similar posture or adopting comparable gestures—signals alignment and understanding.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Foxx reportedly exclaimed, reacting to the inappropriate gesture.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a recent episode, the hosts discuss merger arbitrage, affordable luxury handbags, and Warren Buffett, helping improve its ranking by 31 places.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Along with strengthening Macy's nameplate, the company's goals are accelerating luxury growth and simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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From retail to leisure, AI will provide highly personalized experiences, gaining widespread acceptance because of its capacity to improve convenience and user involvement.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, though, the convenience or happiness pay-off is enough to justify the financial cost.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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While Oratorio Tangram did receive a US release on the Dreamcast, courtesy of Activision, the lack of TwinSticks internationally didn’t exactly help the game.Ollie Barder, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here, Newsweek has compiled the records Swift broke with her worldwide tour, courtesy of Action Network, a sports media company.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The City of Detroit opened warming centers last month with 100 extra emergency shelter beds, providing sleeping accommodations, two meals and showers.Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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The property consists of a lighthouse built in 1874, a five-room inn that serves dinner and breakfast to guests, and a three-bedroom cottage used as the living accommodations for the innkeepers.Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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There are health benefits—cardioprotective benefits that go with having good air.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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