Definition of accommodationnext
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as in lodging
usually accommodations plural a place to sleep and related amenities for the temporary use of a tourist or traveler a resort offering a wide range of accommodations

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as in negotiation
the act or practice of each side giving up something in order to reach an agreement the twins each made an accommodation: Jane agreed to Joan's pink curtains and Joan agreed to Jane's purple rug

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as in amenity
something that adds to one's ease of living a village that wants to attract tourists but doesn't even provide public accommodations for their sanitary needs

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as in adjustment
the act or process of changing something to fit a new use or situation an accommodation to changing economic conditions will be necessary if the church is to remain open

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Recent Examples of accommodation There are no duds in the accommodation line-up, but for longer stays, the Ocean House or Bay House suites are the ones to book. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The backstory The SALA brand has become synonymous across Thailand over the last half decade for offering luxury accommodations in small, stunning packages. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026 Since 2025, numerous states have passed legislation requiring health insurance to cover menopause care, reasonable work accommodations and better education for doctors. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 7 Oct. 2026 As for accommodation, a full-beam owner’s suite with a private forward terrace sits on the main deck, while a generous VIP suite with a fold-down balcony and three other guest cabins lie on the lower deck. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for accommodation
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Noun
  • Hotel and lodging, data centers and senior housing lead with double-digit returns.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Upgrade your lodgings by booking a room with a fireplaces or even a covered terrace.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
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  • On the second day of mediation, the firms engage in negotiations.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The two countries have been mired in deadlocked trade negotiations, have sparred over the US threatening sanctions over India’s purchase of oil from Russia, and are now at loggerheads over immigration.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • The park is divided into 13 sections or access points, each with different amenities, attractions and camping rules.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Today, the hotel remains a grand dame of Milan, offering a perfect mix of old-world luxury with modern amenities, all delivered through impeccable hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
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  • General Daily Insight for October 09, 2026 Today is less about having the perfect answer and more about making a useful adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Today is less about having the perfect answer and more about making a useful adjustment.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Both the House and Senate passed different aviation safety bills, but lawmakers are still working on a compromise piece of legislation to bring up for a vote in both houses of Congress.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Bedsure PureWoven Embroidered Quilt Anyone who’s anti-comforter can find a happy compromise in this cotton quilt, which is available in a dozen different colors to complement your bedroom’s color palette.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • Private Blend, in luxury, generates about 60 percent of the brand’s turnover, with Signature, in prestige, making the remaining 40 percent.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The standard issue concierge, luxury transfers and same day dry cleaning are on offer, but there are no gym or wellness facilities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Each adaptation should stand on its own, of course, and Kurosawa films have proven quite malleable over the years.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The Hollywood actor stars in Via Negativa, Hannah Peterson’s adaptation of Daniel Hornsby’s novel of the same name that premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Festival.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • To estimates that roughly 30% of customers are non-Asian, many drawn by the growing popularity of Asian cuisine and the convenience of prepared sauces, seasonings and pantry staples that simplify home cooking.
    — Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The film stars Masami Nagasawa as a free-spirited children’s author who invites her doting husband and secret girlfriend to enter into a three-way relationship of convenience, when both partners simultaneously express their desire to start a family.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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“Accommodation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accommodation. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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