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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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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Noun
  • Vintage Modern builds custom cars by hand at its Buford facility, using classic designs as the inspiration while incorporating modern engineering and amenities.
    Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Being rich isn’t enough Indian Creek Country Club was founded in 1929 and is centered around an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse and other private amenities.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And creature comforts pervaded—from the in-room Chromecast to the plush bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The invitation to rest looks too much like resignation, like capitulation to the reality-denying luxuries of the good life.
    Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And why Americans are still spending on little luxuries despite economic uncertainty.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • His taconite mine in Virginia paused operations more than a year ago, which means unemployment benefits have run dry.
    Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Whether consumers ever see the benefits depends entirely on whether those companies actually adopt it.
    Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 22 Aug. 2026.

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