creature comfort

noun

Definition of creature comfortnext
as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living she's too addicted to creature comforts to enjoy roughing it, even for a few days

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Recent Examples of creature comfort Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2026 This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026 While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed. — Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026 The onboard toilet is perhaps the spaceflight amenity held most dear to astronauts who value creature comforts. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for creature comfort
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creature comfort
  1. luxury
  2. benefit
  3. mod con
  4. convenience
  5. amenity
  6. comfort
  7. accommodation
  8. service
Noun
  • Celebrations began early for Berry, who has been enjoying vacation at the ultra-exclusive and luxury Kokomo private island resort in Fiji with her fiancé Van Hunt.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As traditional luxury faces consumer resistance to ever-increasing costs, DeMellier offers design, craftsmanship, and value without the exorbitant price tag.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of luxury
Noun
  • It’s made of wrinkle- and shrink-resistant Tencel fabric, which is beloved for its moisture-wicking and silky benefits.
    — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His base salary was $118,356 in 2022, and his total pay and benefits were $155,776.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of benefit
Noun
  • Spanning over 14,500 square feet—notably large for Central London—the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
  • All mod cons Being a new Kia, the Telluride’s technology—safety, convenience, and infotainment—is excellent and largely standard.
    — Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 17 Mar. 2026
Definition of mod con
Noun
  • Adding to the conveniences found inside, there are also plenty of restrooms throughout.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Travelers also have their pick of embarkation ports, from the convenience of departures from New York City to the thrill of sailings from historic San Juan, Puerto Rico, or the friendly Texas welcome of a Galveston embarkation.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of convenience
Noun
  • The personal finance website compared the nation’s 100 largest cities across 23 metrics related to the cost of pet ownership, pet health and wellness and outdoor amenities for animals.
    — Evan Moore August 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The property makes good use of the outdoor space, featuring beautiful landscaping and amenities like an al fresco dining area and fire pits with Adirondack chairs.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of amenity
Noun
  • The beloved comfort shoe has become a styling staple for those who know that the coolest looks are often the ones that feel effortless.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rhaenyra has never been more like her father than in this moment, turning to Alicent for comfort as her crown goes heavy.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of comfort
Noun
  • Chrissy Valdez, senior director of operations at Squaremouth, says standard trip cancellation coverage on travel insurance policies responds to mandatory evacuation orders, uninhabitable accommodations, airport closures and supplier cancellations.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • All that protected land provides some truly awe-inspiring accommodations.
    — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of accommodation
Noun
  • Amy Tucci, president of the Hospice Foundation of America, noted that some agencies provide extra therapy, aide support, and other services.
    — Kim Clark, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Ambos serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday, with a weekend brunch service.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of service

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“Creature comfort.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creature%20comfort. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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