chiefly British
as in luxury
something that adds to one's ease of living bedrooms at the English country inn are filled with 18th-century charm, while the bathrooms have all the mod cons that 21st-century tourists demand

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Recent Examples of mod con Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024 Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Rosewood Hong Kong celebrated its fifth anniversary last year, so the building is still relatively new and features all the mod cons and additional services that do their best to fill up the almost 1,000 ft. high, $2.6 billion tower that houses the hotel. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024 Spitfire is designed to run like a workhorse but offers all the requisite mod cons. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 At 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Kauai, guests are welcomed with a B12 shot and the resort’s new wellness-specific rooms come with recovery-boosting mod cons including infrared light mats. Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023 Full-size comfort, every mod con, over-the-top presence, and effortless power. cleveland, 8 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
  • That sort of showboating elicits laughs from TV audiences, partly because today's younger shoppers are spending less on pricey goods and more on luxury experiences.
    Marco della Cava, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Hotel is a luxury resort located along the serene mangroves, offering a peaceful escape while still being close to the action of the downtown.
    Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Walking Can Protect Your Heart—And Overall Health Being physically active—whether that’s from walking, working out, gardening, or even doing household chores—offers significant heart-healthy benefits.
    Julia Ries, Health, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Root vegetables Not all root vegetables have the same nutritional benefits.
    Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The modern Morgan includes some creature comforts though in the form of Bluetooth phone connectivity – which is seamless to link up – to play music and make hands free calls.
    Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Along with the in-home creature comforts, Ocean House has its own club with a lounge and infinity pool.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The airline has family-friendly amenities that are included in the original ticket price.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2025
  • Like most other public amenities, in the early and mid-20th Century, many National and State Parks were long off-limits to Black people owing to Jim Crow laws.
    Jerel Ezell, Time, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With the convenience of direct-from-warehouse fulfillment, customers skip the hassle of third-party delays, backorders, or vague tracking updates.
    Rhiannon Frater, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • As a staple in the Ford Fleet, the Mustang delivers comfort, convenience and power to the consumer for an excellent value.
    Marc D Grasso, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • His memorial service is set for Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. local time (4 a.m. ET), and his body will be buried at Rome's Basilica of Saint Mary Major in a simple wooden casket, per his request.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • As part of the deal, Beijing committed to purchase at least $200 billion in additional U.S. goods and services above 2017 levels.
    Ryan Hass, Time, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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