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as in amenities
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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as in restrooms
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 conveniences
Additional conveniences include an elevator, a full-house generator, a new seawall, and a comprehensive security system.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
But there also are the conveniences of a toilet, shower and kitchen appliances, photos show.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The Amish prioritize their deep Christian faith and family life, eschewing many modern conveniences.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
This home combines historic charm with modern conveniences and comfort.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, these supernatural tales drop into the story as conveniences rather than as spiritual experiences.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Campgrounds, hookups, generators, and charging stations have not been optional conveniences – but foundational constraints shaping product design.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
To be sure, the new conveniences of life created by General Electric weren’t necessarily for everyone.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
But there also are the conveniences of a toilet, shower and kitchen appliances, photos show.
—Simone Jasper
updated April 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
The Amish prioritize their deep Christian faith and family life, eschewing many modern conveniences.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
This home combines historic charm with modern conveniences and comfort.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Unfortunately, these supernatural tales drop into the story as conveniences rather than as spiritual experiences.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 16 Apr. 2026
Campgrounds, hookups, generators, and charging stations have not been optional conveniences – but foundational constraints shaping product design.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
To be sure, the new conveniences of life created by General Electric weren’t necessarily for everyone.
—Michael Kilian, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
The campground includes a private sandy beach, along with fishing areas and space for kayaking, plus a playground and on-site conveniences like a camp store and laundry access.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conveniences
Noun
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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.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Enjoy luxurious stays at The Sanctuary, a five-star hotel offering modern amenities and breathtaking views.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are lifeguards, restrooms, and picnic areas at this state park.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Uniting the Selke Guys One of the luxuries Tampa has at its disposal is having two terrific defensive centers in Anthony Cirelli and Yanni Gourde.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Our room, for example, had luxuries like a bathtub that jutted out from the bathroom, overlooking the oversized terrace that stepped us into the layered garden.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Crafted by designer and architect Peter Marino in collaboration with Peter McCoy of McCoy Construction, the entire spread offers a total of 39 bedrooms and 50 full bathrooms, plus another nine powder rooms, across an astonishing 70,000 square feet.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Suites elevate the experience with more space, walk-in closets, upgraded bathrooms, and, for Neptune Suite guests, exclusive access to a private lounge, serving nibbles and drinks throughout the day.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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To avoid straining, and therefore hemorrhoids, people can prop their feet up on stools or even stacks of old magazines to create more of a squatting position than sitting on toilets typically creates, Qureshi said.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, pit toilets, picnic tables, water and food storage boxes are provided.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conveniences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveniences. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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