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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 Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026

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The stadium expansion plan comes as the riverfront area continues rapidly transforming with new apartments, retail, outdoor amenities, a streetcar expansion, a pedestrian bridge and more near and on what was once a landfill.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
In addition to its numerous houses, the property plays host to a number of unique amenities, including a treehouse, a pond, a chapel, a crypt where Sheeran plans to be buried, and a private pub.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of amenities

Noun

Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Nearly all of the latter’s creature comforts have been done away with.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of creature comforts

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In November 2025, the sibling owners decided to close the hotel and embark on a significant five-star transformation, adding contemporary luxuries and cutting-edge technology.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Placing emphasis on affordable luxuries, such as matcha lattes, lip gloss, or birthday cake, is a way for Jenner to remain relatable to her audience, who are far more likely to be victims of the effects of economic uncertainty.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of luxuries

Noun

Tavares, 11 days shy of his 36th birthday, hopes to reap some benefits from the living arrangement, too.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Earlier this summer, one CEO talked about implementing a new T&E system that deprived employees of the right to get personal loyalty benefits from travel.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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