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as in amenities
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary
a private yacht is a luxury
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as in conveniences
something that adds to one's ease of living
having one's own bathroom is one of life's greatest luxuries
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Recent Examples of luxuries
In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.
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Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Some content creators have made the humor an entry point to share budget-friendly alternatives for everyday luxuries that may have to go if wallets are stretched.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Meat and other luxuries were out of reach.
—Eric Nagourney, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The Spurs don’t have the same luxuries the Knicks do to withstand such absences.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Firebreak enjoy no such luxuries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While many of us forego the daily luxuries for our wallets' sake, there are a few areas where no one can afford to skimp.
—Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
There is an inherent appreciation for the richness of natural splendor but also for material luxuries.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Modern luxuries can be found in many parts of the hotel.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Some content creators have made the humor an entry point to share budget-friendly alternatives for everyday luxuries that may have to go if wallets are stretched.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
Meat and other luxuries were out of reach.
—Eric Nagourney, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
The Spurs don’t have the same luxuries the Knicks do to withstand such absences.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Firebreak enjoy no such luxuries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
While many of us forego the daily luxuries for our wallets' sake, there are a few areas where no one can afford to skimp.
—Alexis Kayser, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
There is an inherent appreciation for the richness of natural splendor but also for material luxuries.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Modern luxuries can be found in many parts of the hotel.
—Robin Raven, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Luxuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luxuries. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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