mod cons

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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Noun
  • In practice, that means if a user is searching for a stay in a particular area with certain criteria that isn’t available, Airbnb will now suggest other rentals with similar prices and amenities in nearby areas.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The old main building at United’s training base did have similar amenities but the new, improved complex invites players to use them more frequently.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s more than most campers spend on their entire car camping setup or several nights at a glamping campground with all the creature comforts included.
    Erica Zazo, Outside, 14 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Sanogo said that, when individuals do not have the resources to buy everyday essentials or discretionary luxuries, seeing others treat expensive items casually can create feelings of scarcity, which may lead to envy or resentment.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Each comes equipped with a woodstove, real mattresses, and running water—unexpected luxuries so far from civilization.
    Outside Editors, Outside, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Here's what the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, which distributes SNAP benefits, told IndyStar about the impact on SNAP.
    Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 24 Oct. 2025
  • The uncertainty has caused fear for the nearly 700,000 Wisconsinites who rely on FoodShare benefits.
    JR Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.

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