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
  • Patrick Mahomes teamed a signature Louis Vuitton T-shirt ($1,070) with a pair of luxury track pants and his signature Oakleys.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
  • After the final match of the day concluded on the Bethpage Black golf course, the action headed over to the Frick Collection in Manhattan, where the luxury brand hosted an elegant gala dinner in honor of the tournament.
    Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Other homeowners find that the time- and labor-saving benefits of leaf blowers outweigh the noise and air pollution.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Inspired by real riders, biker gangs, and based on true events that David Mann encountered throughout his life as a rider, Mann was alive to reap the benefits of his fame, something rarely afforded to many artists.
    Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As American pickup trucks grow larger and more powerful with each passing year, while adding increasingly luxurious creature comforts, the 2025 Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster arrives from the UK as a refreshing blast from the past.
    Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Guests who prefer more creature comforts can opt for a high-low West Virginia trip, pairing a night in the tower with a stay at the state’s iconic Greenbrier Resort, a landmark hotel that opened in 1913 and is about 55 miles away.
    Nicholas DeRenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Signature outdoor amenities, such as the 50-by-25-foot pool and spa with an adjacent outdoor kitchen with a wood-burning pizza oven, abound.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 27 Sep. 2025
  • Details published on the HSE’s website confirm that once the PSE Druzmirje floating solar plant is completed, the lakeside area will be transformed into a recreational and social space for the community, combining renewable energy development with enhanced public amenities.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Learning how to dye your hair at home comes with plenty of benefits—convenience, salon savings, and a whole new beauty outlet for expression, to name a few.
    Maureen Choi, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2025
  • For extra convenience, there are 10 power settings, a clock and kitchen timer, and a 30-second express cooking function.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • At least four people were killed and eight were injured after a gunman attacked a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints service in Michigan on Sunday morning, police said.
    Joe Hernandez, NPR, 29 Sep. 2025
  • At least four people were killed and eight injured when a gunman in a pickup truck smashed through the doors of a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan during a Sunday service attended by hundreds, opened fire and set the building ablaze.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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