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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
Panorama Shores’ amenities range from an executive office, fitness center and dual elevators to a theater and temperature-controlled, 500-bottle wine room.
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
No amount of premium amenities or loyalty points matter if passengers don't feel secure from takeoff to landing.
—Allen Adamson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The resort spans spans 31 acres offering various venues, amenities and services including tennis courts and 40 overnight rooms.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 May 2025
No amount of premium amenities or loyalty points matter if passengers don't feel secure from takeoff to landing.
—Allen Adamson, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
The resort spans spans 31 acres offering various venues, amenities and services including tennis courts and 40 overnight rooms.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
Noun
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The gesture, broadcast everywhere locally, sent a clear signal to the outside world.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Additionally, the avatar can pass the human test by using gestures, body language, and other elements of human interaction.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Abbas’s family has enriched itself and lives in luxury.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Room service has long been a hallmark of hotel luxury, but in today’s ultra-competitive hospitality landscape, some hotels are going off-menu and thinking outside the box.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Beyond providing a robust and secure platform for trading and custody of digital assets, DBS is laser-focused on client convenience.—
DBS Private Bank,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s one way to lessen the environmental impact while still getting the convenience of a pod coffee maker.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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That is the likely expectation on Wall Street courtesy of higher production from OPEC+ as well as non-OPEC producers like the U.S., Brazil, Canada and Guyana.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This obsession recently led me to the most fabulous adventure in the South of France, courtesy of Matiere Premiere.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
2 June 2025
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The package includes overnight accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily from a choice of various dining outlets on property, and in the classic style of all-inclusive resorts worldwide, bottomless drinks from two venues, the Omaha Bar and the Sports Book Bar.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Like the city itself, Rome’s hotels are dynamic and diverse, ranging from historic grand dames to stylish accommodations with contemporary interiors.—
Erica Firpo,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
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The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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