MOD CON Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

mod con

noun

ˌmäd-ˈkän

Definition of mod con

chiefly British

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 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 All mod cons Being a new Kia, the Telluride’s technology—safety, convenience, and infotainment—is excellent and largely standard. — Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 17 Mar. 2026 Mute, calming colors, incredibly comfortable beds, and all mod cons accounted for. — Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 31 Jan. 2026 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

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Noun

The company is based in Gwinnett County and specializes in mimicking the appearance of 1970s-era Ford Broncos and Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons with all the bells, whistles and customization of new luxury vehicles.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
According to the latest Bain and Altagramma luxury goods study published in June, jewelry is leading the luxury sector’s growth.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

Definition of luxury

Noun

Zverev benefits from his coming later, but even that could have felt like reaching the mountain top, instead of a pit stop along the way.

— Ava Wallace, New York Times, 12 July 2026
This dual-use technology presents both immense upsides for mental health support and considerable downsides, necessitating careful management to mitigate harm and maximize benefits in this global experiment.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of benefit

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 comfort

Noun

While many of the home’s ornamental features are timeless and highly sought-after even today, that’s not the case with the kitchen’s amenities.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
Enjoy a wet bar, formal dining room, and VIP amenities, including welcome bites and turndown goodies.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026

Definition of amenity

Noun

Spring Ranch Campground Fairfield, Nebraska Yurts and Conestoga wagons at this rural campground offer some of the conveniences of modern hotel rooms, including heat and air conditioning.

— Tree Meinch, Midwest Living, 11 July 2026
The 17-footer undergoes much of the same aerodynamic streamlining and weight optimization as the original 22-ft Traveler, giving up features common across the rest of Airstream's lineup without sacrificing any major comfort or convenience.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Definition of convenience

Noun

The Lodging Association letter, which was written by executive director Fred Tayco, says charging hotels a flat fee could violate Proposition 26’s requirements that fees not exceed the reasonable cost of providing a service.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Lainez said the city would have had to make cuts to senior programs, public safety services and capital improvement projects.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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