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 Historic charm is balanced with mod cons, such as central air, open layouts, and high ceilings. 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
  • Not on his wife’s behalf but, rather, for the fact that he’d been given this luxury, had spent his life tending to his mind in the space that his wife had cleared for him.
    Ayşegül Savaş, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Even the more utilitarian and mundane areas of the home include unexpected conveniences and luxuries.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Social Security Administration will continue to issue retirement and disability benefits, but will furlough 12% of its staff and pause marketing campaigns, according to the agency’s shutdown plan.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
  • Other benefits — like health insurance or leave policies — are also unequally distributed.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • International business class typically has high-end amenities and multi-course meals to complement the luxurious seats.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Club Cresswind at Cresswind Wesley Chapel features amenities such as a resort-style pool pickleball and tennis courts, art studio, event lawn and the Cresswind SmartFIT Training Center powered by EGYM circuit training.
    Kolter Homes, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Voice controls with Alexa or Google add convenience, while motion alerts hit your phone fast enough to actually matter.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • This is the story that gets told in major headlines, and for anyone who enjoys modern conveniences, this is good news.
    Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Consider Gatlin’s relationship with Jones, the Atlanta businessman who technically was not a Foundation vendor because his company, American Sound Design (ASD), did not provide any services to the Foundation or Jackson Health System.
    Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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