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
  • With a $400 million luxury jet waiting in the wings and a $37 million check in hand − thanks to settlements from Meta and ABC− President Donald Trump's future presidential library plan is ready for take off.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 26 May 2025
  • Don’t even think of trying to bypass the French luxury house’s notoriously long waiting lists by tapping the workshop for a classic Birkin or Kelly.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Lost baggage has a maximum benefit of $2,500 per person.
    Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
  • The attraction includes affordability, access to nature, and the growing food and drink scene — all of which benefit visitors, too.
    David Allan, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • Following a multimillion-euro renovation by the Dorchester Collection, the 98 rooms and suites are filled with contemporary creature comforts while hewing to a classic style, with plush beds and opulent marble bathrooms.
    Erica Firpo, AFAR Media, 29 May 2025
  • The Genesis Concept also showed attention to creature comforts such as glass roof panels, cashmere upholstery and lounge-like seating.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • Book a long-term stay in one of their high-end villas, like this two bedroom unit that comes fully stocked with a chef’s kitchen, in-unit laundry, and upscale amenities like the private pool and personal golf cart to maneuver around the jungle landscape surrounding the property.
    Shannon Sharpe, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
  • More than its looks, the castle offers a host of entertaining amenities, too, ranging from a theater to a tennis court to direct beach access.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • Beyond providing a robust and secure platform for trading and custody of digital assets, DBS is laser-focused on client convenience.
    DBS Private Bank, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • That’s one way to lessen the environmental impact while still getting the convenience of a pod coffee maker.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Noun
  • Photos show the emotional group leaving the service, per the New York Post.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 31 May 2025
  • The Sacramento Bee Camila Pedrosa is a service journalism reporter at The Sacramento Bee.
    Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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