luxury 1 of 2

noun

ˈlək-sh(ə-)rē How to pronounce luxury (audio)
Definition of luxurynext
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as in amenity
something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary a private yacht is a luxury

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as in convenience
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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luxury

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adjective

as in luxurious
showing obvious signs of wealth and comfort a luxury ski lodge for those whose idea of roughing it includes private whirlpool baths

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Recent Examples of luxury
Noun
Gucci has named Demna Gvasalia as its creative director, as the struggling luxury house seeks to turn around its fortunes. — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025 The move comes amid reports that Prada is moving closer to a deal to buy Versace from luxury fashion group Capri — which owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo — after agreeing to a price of nearly $1.6 billion. — Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 The funny thing about new construction in the Greater Boston area is that as luxury features become commonplace, surprises are hard to come by. — Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025 Even by reducing their tax payments with deferrals, the Dodgers will still pay a league-leading $142 million in luxury taxes in 2025, according to Spotrac. — Russell Leung, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for luxury
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luxury
  1. amenity
  2. convenience
  3. luxurious
  4. indulgence
  5. comfort
  6. deluxe
  7. benefit
  8. luxuriant
Noun
  • The small mountain town of Tryon ranks among the nation’s top places for recreational activities, affordable prices and other amenities that may appeal to older adults, according to results published Tuesday, March 11.
    — Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Hyatt Regency Hua Hin offers a similar level of luxury and amenities, including a range of beachfront pools and the award-winning The BARAI spa.
    — Emese Maczko, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • The convenience is undeniable, but the cognitive cost is real.
    — Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • One tester also noted the convenience of the side pockets in the pants.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of convenience
Adjective
  • Sea Island, Georgia Southern charm and golfing excellence abound at Sea Island’s two luxurious sister resorts, The Cloister and The Lodge at Sea Island on the coast of Georgia.
    — Katie Sweeney, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • That day has come with the debut of this fine fragrance, which translates its signature warm, sweet and slightly spicy notes into a luxurious perfume.
    — Jackie Fields, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of luxurious
Noun
  • All proceeds from the collection were dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, a philanthropic throughline that added weight to the evening’s indulgence.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025
  • In a minor act of indulgence, Lauren signs herself up for a commercials acting class overseen by the prickly and imperious Liz (Gaby Hoffmann, one of many faces familiar from Transparent).
    — Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of indulgence
Noun
  • But DreamCloud takes the twin-mattress comfort to another level.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Bringing The Thrill Of Motorsport To Your Living Room With the rise of high-quality simulators and virtual racing platforms, anyone with this gaming setup can experience the thrill of motorsport from the comfort of their home.
    — Swish Goswami, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of comfort
Adjective
  • In April, Riot Games and Virgin Music Group will team up for a deluxe version of the Arcane League of Legends Season 2 soundtrack, adding to a roster that already includes heavyweights such as Stray Kids, Twenty One Pilots and Sheryl Lee Ralph.
    — Kyle Denis, Billboard, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Now, Pearce is ready to close that Hummingbird chapter with the deluxe release that serendipitously tied the albums together.
    — Daniela Avila, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of deluxe
Noun
  • The benefit of an extended early access period means that developer Pocketpair can respond to fan feedback and implement things that players really want, and the latest update for the game is full of this.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
  • And since chatbots and other AI tools already exist, AFSP is keeping watch to ensure that AI companies' choices aren't entirely driven by shareholder benefits but also work responsibly to thwart societal harms as they're identified.
    — Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of benefit
Adjective
  • It is also known as Damask or Damascene rose and is revered for its luxuriant scent.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Fukuda-san is perfectly bald, with a luxuriant mustache.
    — Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
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