1
as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living
a house with all the modern conveniences that buyers have come to expect
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2
as in restroom
chiefly British
a room furnished with a fixture for flushing body waste
it can be hard to find a public convenience in an unfamiliar train station
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Recent Examples of convenience
Two people agree to live together out of some combination of convenience and necessity, and eventually fall in love.
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Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Amazon says the idea is to provide users with convenience and a wider selection of products.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
Aside from convenience, signing up for a tour as a solo traveler is an excellent way to meet other travelers and ask locals about cultural traditions and what to eat.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
Jevons Paradox has also been observed, for example, in explosive demand for modern conveniences like air conditioning, passenger airplanes, and MRI machines.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Kayti Burt, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
Amazon says the idea is to provide users with convenience and a wider selection of products.
—Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 13 Feb. 2025
Aside from convenience, signing up for a tour as a solo traveler is an excellent way to meet other travelers and ask locals about cultural traditions and what to eat.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, AFAR Media, 11 Feb. 2025
Jevons Paradox has also been observed, for example, in explosive demand for modern conveniences like air conditioning, passenger airplanes, and MRI machines.
—Christopher Helman, Forbes, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
Noun
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There are two aspects of your HOA’s project that could potentially contravene the governing documents, giving you a legal claim: First, whether the board is adding new amenities that didn’t exist before.—
Jill Terreri Ramos,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Sutton Tower offers access to the Upper East Side, five amenities floors, head-turning vistas and sophisticated architecture.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Her duties included cleaning the restroom and paying the bands.—
Stephanie Jones,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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Washing your hands can significantly reduce the risk of getting infections from public restrooms; however, as easy at it sounds, not everyone does it.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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Figuring out what your clients want and how to deliver it in year two of operations simply isn’t a luxury deep tech entrepreneurs have in these industries.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sanitary services, like bathroom cleanings, may happen less frequently.—
Will McGough,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In Node 3, the zone astronauts use for exercise and bathroom purposes, the chemical profile included a strong signal of cleaning products and disinfectants.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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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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In late January came an ultimatum to federal employees: Resign from your jobs with pay and benefits through September, or risk being laid off.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Why is Crypto in the toilet if Trump is crypto king?—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
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The picture of a snake lying in wait in a toilet is nightmare fuel for many and a shocking reality for one lodge.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One that adds intermittent darkness, for instance, practically forces you to stand still for a few seconds until the lights flip back on (too slowly for my comfort).—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Feb. 2025
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Generic Tiny Home Cabin Building Plan Bring the comfort of a relaxing cabin to your property with this cabin plan.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenience. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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