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
This is largely a matter of convenience.
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ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Paper towels are popular for their convenience in cleaning up messes, absorbency, and versatility.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
More Americans, particularly those from higher-income households shop at Walmart for the convenience of delivery.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Some simple food swaps and a bit of creativity will help in adding fiber to the diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convenience
ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2026
Paper towels are popular for their convenience in cleaning up messes, absorbency, and versatility.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026
More Americans, particularly those from higher-income households shop at Walmart for the convenience of delivery.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Some simple food swaps and a bit of creativity will help in adding fiber to the diet without sacrificing flavor or convenience.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for convenience
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convenience
Noun
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Hotel guests mingled with the crowd, granted full access to the hotel’s amenities, including its boutiques and restaurants.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Families can also borrow toys to bring home, and return to enjoy snacks and amenities.—
Megan Shinn,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Outpost and City Street are preparing to undertake $30 million in infrastructure work, which includes turning the existing pond into a lake and building restrooms and a boathouse that will include a concession stand.—
Matthew Geiger,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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The customer restroom had an empty paper towel dispenser.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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Mann repeated her prior testimony about Weinstein using the bathroom before the attack and her later finding a syringe in the bathroom’s trash can afterward.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Set on the 16th and 17th floors of the 19-story House section of the bifurcated limestone building, which also includes a connected 35-story tower, the home has four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two powder rooms in roughly 5,400 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The inspection includes placing a dye into toilets and holding tanks to see if any of the dye turns up in the water around the boat, indicating a leak.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The bathroom is accessed from the kitchen via a pocket door and contains a shower (with a curtain or optional glass enclosure), a sink, and a choice of flushing, composting, or incinerating toilet, plus a washer/dryer.—
Adam Williams
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But ask yourself whether this comfort is actually comfortable.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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The petite-friendly G4Free EverGoing Yoga Pants have earned a permanent spot in my mom's everyday wardrobe for their buttery-soft comfort, breathable wide-leg design, and ultra-stretchy high waist that’s satisfyingly elegant without even trying.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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“Convenience.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convenience. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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