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 Historic charm is balanced with mod cons, such as central air, open layouts, and high ceilings. 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 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 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
  • The 2025 Lincoln Navigator is an all new, full size luxury SUV that received a significant redesign for the 2025 model year and is now entering its 5th generation.
    Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Carter’s research for a billionaire aesthetic included combing through design magazines and coffee-table books, noting blanched color palettes and editorial spreads that both reflect and shape real-world luxury.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That lack of continuity in no way benefits on-field chemistry.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 20 Oct. 2025
  • For example, the Amex Platinum Card now offers a $200 credit for an Oura ring, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve comes with a credit of up to $500 for high-end hotels; both cards have many other benefits like access to airport lounges.
    Gordon Ebanks, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Videoland Reality Kings on Safari leans on a similar formula to earlier format Reality Queens of the Jungle, in which female reality stars turn their back on creature comforts to take part in an off-grid competition.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The amenities include secluded beaches, a golf course, a beach club, an equestrian centre, fitness and spa facilities, and an organic farm.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 18 Oct. 2025
  • The pub and other amenities Meanwhile, at the Golden Lion Pub, over two dozen guests were already seated.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • It will be made for convenience, with portability and easily cleaned parts.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Ultimately, what’s spiking interest in these communities is convenience.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Dreadnought vessels, due to enter service from the early 2030s, are the replacement for the Vanguard-class submarines, which currently deliver the Continuous At Sea Deterrent (CASD) for the Royal Navy.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
  • More than 70 of its own services were affected.
    Tasmin Lockwood,Katrina Bishop, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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