AMENITIES Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

amenities

noun

plural of amenity

as in courtesies

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 luxuries

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 conveniences

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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Recent Examples of amenities Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Davidson Just outside Charlotte and with all the hospital amenities of the nearby metro, Davidson isn’t just for the college students of its namesake university. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The project preserved architectural details and the 16-story building’s historic character while adding modern flourishes, new amenities for residents and a rooftop cocktail bar. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 All rooms have the same layout and amenities; the only difference is that the latter includes an extra bedroom with two single beds. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area. — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs. — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Other amenities include a Wellbeing by Auberge program, complete with thermal rituals, skin therapies, and more luxe treatments rooted in a holistic approach to health and longevity. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 The 30,000 square feet of amenities included a library, lounge, gym, rooftop pool, pet spa and guest suites for overnight visitors. — Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Small courtesies keep big efforts moving forward.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
With both courtesies and catastrophes refusing to conform, the canton’s school board, publishers, and clergy were forced to produce multiple editions of primers, textbooks, and catechisms; sometimes five parallel print runs were needed for a population the size of a town.

— Simon Akam, New Yorker, 1 Dec. 2025

Definition of courtesies

Noun

Growing shares of Americans call relative luxuries unaffordable, too.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

Adding conveniences, Kohl’s recently went live with Instacart and DoorDash, and will be live with Uber Eats soon.

— David Moin, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
Four save slots per game and a rewind function introduce a few conveniences that players in 1983 could only have dreamed about.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of conveniences

Noun

This book forces us to consider how clothing can communicate identity without the body, or gestures, or the visage, but rather through arrangement and spatial orientation.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
One of the sweetest gestures during the Halloween season in Kansas City comes from one of the sweetest companies in town — Russell Stover.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

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Other accommodations here include the Safari tents, which are more minimalist and only feature cozy beds, wood flooring, and wood stoves—the bathrooms for these units are communal and located nearby in the bathhouse.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2026
Jackson Hole's first and only ski-in, ski-out ultra-luxury private club and residences, which opened in January 2026, has five-star amenities, personalized service, and accommodations that rival the swishiest rentals.

— Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of accommodations

Noun

In 2021, the Biden administration increased SNAP benefits by 21% above inflation, costing $300 billion over the next decade, according to the Economic Policy Innovation Center.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
But Lamont says the consumers are actually paying less this year than last year due to the complicated nuances of the controversial public benefits charges.

— Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of benefits

Noun

And Crystal doesn’t shy from the still-searing pain that comes with watching the host of so many memories and keepsakes and taken-for-granted comforts go up in flames.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Today, the interiors mix old-school charm with modern comforts.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026

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