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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
Recreation amenities were a key part of the development of the plans, and retention of open space, as was the style of the buildings, the representatives said.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Trees and shrubs are scenic amenities that also act as natural sound barriers for surrounding neighborhoods, and the medians are intended to encourage drivers to slow down.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The hotel, formerly the Roami, has only 24 rooms and few amenities.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
Trees and shrubs are scenic amenities that also act as natural sound barriers for surrounding neighborhoods, and the medians are intended to encourage drivers to slow down.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Apr. 2026
With refined decor and an intimate residential ambience, guests will feel like locals checking into an elegant Manhattan townhouse—without sacrificing the white-glove service and amenities of a five-star hotel, of course.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
The hotel, formerly the Roami, has only 24 rooms and few amenities.
—Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for amenity
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My background as an art historian pushed me to consider that there might be an understanding of a collective experience in that idiosyncratic gesture I’d made.—
Lilyanna D'Amato,
ARTnews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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These gestures are shaped by a mix of influencer aesthetics and pop culture.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Whether despite this background or because of it, young Zac becomes preoccupied with the outward signs of extreme wealth, luxury cars especially, in a manner somewhat precocious but not entirely remarkable for a teenage boy.—
Mark O’Connell,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Starting at $850, their cost is more in line with a luxury mattress than an affordable mattress-in-a-box.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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But there’s a real satisfaction in watching Ohm figure out the suite’s unique conveniences, run by analog systems of pulleys and levers, confronting the terrors within and mastering them for his survival.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
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For convenience, the system works with Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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The dates provide just enough sweetness to tame and enhance the chocolate while also letting the cocoa shine and show off its true colors.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The sweetness of the roll and the ooey, gooey pizza ingredients create the perfect appetizer for game day.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
30 Apr. 2026
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Photograph courtesy 2025 Adama Films / Shochiku Yasujirō Ozu, who made dozens of masterworks from the nineteen-thirties through the early sixties, is among the most misunderstood of great directors.—
Dan Stahl,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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Check out the map below, courtesy of the Orange County registrar of voters’ office, to find the nearest vote center or ballot drop box to you for the 2026 primary election.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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While every accommodation has a private balcony, the suites on deck six take it a step further with Horizon Balconies that open at the push of a button, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor spaces.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nearby accommodations are often inflated during April’s festival season and those driving into the fest are also facing a recent surge in gas prices amid the ongoing war in Iran.—
Andrea Domanick,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Amenity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/amenity. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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