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
Spanning over 14,500 square feet—notably large for Central London—the polished pad seamlessly combines original period features and Victorian proportions with the latest tech and mod cons.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
All mod cons Being a new Kia, the Telluride’s technology—safety, convenience, and infotainment—is excellent and largely standard.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 17 Mar. 2026
Mute, calming colors, incredibly comfortable beds, and all mod cons accounted for.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
All mod cons Being a new Kia, the Telluride’s technology—safety, convenience, and infotainment—is excellent and largely standard.
—Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 17 Mar. 2026
Mute, calming colors, incredibly comfortable beds, and all mod cons accounted for.
—Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
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Our household had no luxuries, no snack foods, no desserts, no popular culture except what came from the AM radio, and only a few appliances, including a washer but no dryer.—
Nicholas Dawidoff,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Instead of helping the community, the charity's money allegedly fueled a life of luxury for Pollard, paying for trips to Las Vegas, luxury vehicles and massive shopping sprees at a Harley Davidson showroom and spa stores.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Teachers and nurses are now eligible for enhanced workers’ compensation benefits if they are assaulted on the job.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Villa might yet finish sixth and take a Champions League place via winning the Europa League, but fourth place for Unai Emery’s side would not see the side coming sixth benefit owing to the complexities of UEFA’s European Performance Spots (EPS) system.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy hired local New England decorators and artisans to renovate the premises, ensuring that no two of the 22 rooms are exactly alike, and all are outfitted with luxurious creature comforts like Matouk linens and Molton Brown bath amenities.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The law, which will allow buildings as tall as 85 feet in areas zoned for single-family housing, will take effect July 1 only in areas with high incomes and strong amenities, where new housing is more easily absorbed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Other amenities include a swimming pool and hot tub amid beautiful landscaping, plus bikes for exploring the 4-square-mile island with 300 residents.—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
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Alternatively, your parents' bank may offer what's called a convenience account or agency account, which would give you the ability to access your parents' account without being a joint owner.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Earlier this year, the Princess of Wales stepped out for a royal gathering with a navy purse in hand, showcasing the convenience of the small-but-mighty style.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The day before, the forest service responded to eight wildfire requests covering roughly 24,700 acres on Thursday.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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With over 500,000 weekly trips across the country, our service is proven to significantly reduce traffic injuries and improve road safety.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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