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 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. Fuel economy? Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2022 Full-size comfort, every mod con, over-the-top presence, and effortless power. cleveland, 8 Oct. 2022 Construction, which includes two large international terminals and all mod cons, is expected to begin in 2020 and be completed by 2025. Recode Staff, Recode, 5 Oct. 2018 All the mod cons are present (big TVs, iPod docks, walk-in rain showers), and nouvelle Georgia cuisine is the forte at the low-key Kitchen restaurant, with dishes like Georgia line caught mahimahi tacos and chicken lollipops. Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
  • The pair were enjoying an intimate dinner at the luxury oceanfront resort surrounded by rose petals, soft candlelight and a crackling fireplace.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Figuring out what your clients want and how to deliver it in year two of operations simply isn’t a luxury deep tech entrepreneurs have in these industries.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Each of the three choices come with their own set of benefits and drawbacks, Yu said.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The performance was part of a benefit concert for Cancer for College, a scholarship fund founded by Will’s longtime friend Craig Pollard, per Rolling Stone.
    Jane LaCroix, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Other useful creature comforts include a roll-out shower tent and a deployable awning that offers plenty of shade on a sunny day.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Despite the luxury, wellness and unfathomable creature comforts, cast members all agree on the one thing that sets Thailand apart.
    Jordan Riefe, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Midsize cities like Tulsa, with metropolitan statistical area populations between 1 and 3 million people, already have the foundation to support a tech ecosystem: population density, cultural amenities, as well as a relatively low cost of living that can de-risk entrepreneurship.
    Nicholas Lalla, WIRED, 4 Mar. 2025
  • One of the few amenities as a parent of two children is the joy of taking them to the beach.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Essential Space isn’t a groundbreaking feature, but its convenience makes a difference.
    Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic by Andrew Ahn follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • More great reads Korean Americans are finding themselves on the hook for service in the South Korean military — all because a rapper dodged it.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The pop-ups suggested malware had been installed or included urgent warnings about technical issues related to the victims’ services, software or devices.
    Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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