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
Historic charm is balanced with mod cons, such as central air, open layouts, and high ceilings.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 July 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
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The designer began working for the French luxury brand Givenchy in 2024 and Macron's visit gave Kate the perfect opportunity to go back to Burton in celebration of French culture.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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That moment of clarity in Tokyo became the beginning of KNC Beauty, a clean skincare brand that has earned placement at luxury retailers without ever making a traditional sales pitch.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Best practices include using a third-party, HIPAA-compliant benefits provider.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And then there are the benefits of the sea specifically.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The Greenwich abode includes a suite of impressive creature comforts both inside and out.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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This would be a cheaper version with fewer creature comforts, for example seats that use cloth instead of pricier synthetic leather.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Plunge Beach Resort effortlessly combines retro touches with modern amenities in resort-style rooms, as well as adult-only bungalows.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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Each family is tasked with navigating the challenges that come with living off the land without any modern amenities.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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For example, a financial institution's agreement with clients may remove its obligation to actively screen payments in favor of faster payment processing, a convenience many businesses seek.—
Sunny Banerjee,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Despite the convenience, not all customers are on board.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Noun
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By morning, service on the subway had resumed on a normal schedule.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The hike from the South Rim to the North Rim is about 21 miles, according to the park service.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
15 July 2025
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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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