MOD CONS Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

mod cons

noun

plural of mod con, chiefly British

as in amenities

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 cons 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. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026

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Additional medical staff are on site, and cooling amenities include an inflatable misting station near the First Base Plaza and misting fans at the Left Field Plaza and Section 210.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 2 July 2026
The complex has amenities such as a fitness center, coffee shop, movie theater, community garden, community center and library, and a picnic area with grills, providing common spaces for residents to socialize, volunteer and relax.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all.

— Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
More importantly, however, Chiron enters Taurus today, offering a preview of a much deeper collective healing journey around self-worth, money matters, creature comforts and personal values.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026

Definition of creature comforts

Noun

Salted and preserved fish and meats, including bacon, sausage, liver pudding and offal, were staples of working-class people's diets, while the upper classes indulged in such luxuries as white flour and sugar.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Due to postwar prosperity and changes in pool-construction technology, private pools were no longer considered luxuries but within reach of the burgeoning middle-class.

— Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 July 2026

Definition of luxuries

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Both chickpea pasta and whole-wheat pasta offer distinct nutritional benefits and can contribute to a balanced diet.

— Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026
One solution to some of these problems is collective licensing, which seeks to make these benefits available to all creators, while reducing the costs and administrative burden of mass licensing.

— Zoey Forbes, The Dial, 7 July 2026

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