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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
While the lounge is spread across the third and fourth floors, the amenities and seating areas are largely the same on each level.
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Aug. 2025
Guests can enjoy amenities including free wi-fi, a sitting area and luxury robes, the hotel’s website says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.
—Gleb Tsipursky, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Students searching for the college of their dreams typically consider a multitude of factors: strong academic program in their major, vibrant campus life with attractive amenities, student abroad and internship opportunities.
—Susan Alaimo, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 18 Aug. 2025
Guests can enjoy amenities including free wi-fi, a sitting area and luxury robes, the hotel’s website says.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2025
That means reining in popular but ineffective trends like open floor plans and doubling down on amenities that actually work, like free parking and private offices.
—Gleb Tsipursky, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Students searching for the college of their dreams typically consider a multitude of factors: strong academic program in their major, vibrant campus life with attractive amenities, student abroad and internship opportunities.
—Susan Alaimo, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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Its value isn’t in delivering more data, but in offering a meaningful signal—tracking gestures, shared rhythms, and interaction patterns to reflect the effort behind emotional presence.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Culture shifts slowly, but steady gestures build momentum.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Unlike a simple make-up bag that jumbles everything together, having a case with specific spots for my various brushes and products was a little luxury that went a long way.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
29 Aug. 2025
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Taylor and Brannon allegedly used much of the money to purchase luxury properties, vehicles, and sporting equipment such as a boat, jet skis, and ATVs.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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For those who want the look without the hassle, some modern retailers even sell new small TVs styled to mimic retro models, combining vintage charm with today’s streaming convenience.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Aug. 2025
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Minutes before reaching the corresponding point, Morena changed it to their convenience to silence us and prevent the opposition from speaking out.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Both Dunn and Chung emphasize the importance of applying the same standards and courtesy to every candidate.—
Liz Kislik,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But when fans grew subdued, Bay struck back, courtesy of a header from Zambia striker Racheal Kundananji just before halftime.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Rascal Voyages’ founder Steve Ebsworth’s decision to forego masts and sails for larger guest accommodations may compromise its traditional look, but adds to Rascal’s ambiance as a floating villa.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
22 Aug. 2025
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The mirrored pod-like accommodations resemble a string of pearls when viewed from above.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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North Korea's once-covert role in direct support of Russia's war against Ukraine is now being embraced by the nation's leadership, a shift that reflects emerging realities on the battlefield and in the world order to the benefit of Moscow and Pyongyang.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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But standard sunscreen — the kind that comes out of the bottle white or cream colored and disappears into the skin — leaves out an important benefit, says Dr. Jenna Lester, associate professor of dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco.—
Andrea Muraskin,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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