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.
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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
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
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Airlines are racing to build out luxury offerings as higher-income travelers continue to spend.—
Brandon Gomez,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Dating in Austin can feel like a luxury sport.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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What exact anti-aging benefits does Elm’s A3O Elemental Serum have?—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
4 Mar. 2026
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The operative acknowledged the political risk but said Trump benefits from credibility with his base because of his record.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Never underestimate the power of creature comforts on a long flight, advises Vanessa Mead, customer experience manager for Qantas, who flies the Los Angeles to Brisbane route.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Denali and Denali Ultimate models cost a pretty penny, but provide a long list of creature comforts and a level of opulence drivers wouldn't generally expect from an American mainstream SUV.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eco effort The Fontaine follows standard brand practices around linen reuse and energy efficiency, along with offering bulk bath amenities in the guest rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Those staying at Sea Island can take advantage of the resort’s private stretch of sand and all the amenities the Sea Island Beach Club offers.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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This recipe is the perfect blend of old-fashioned gingerbread cake flavor and the convenience of grab-and-go muffins.—
Zoe Denenberg,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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The convenience factor cannot be overstated.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some counties have noticed the major increase through their mosquito traps or from calls for service regarding the flying pests.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund pays for health care services at hospitals and nursing homes, among other categories.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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