Definition of mod connext
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 There are no mod cons which means no keys, no sound system, no televisions. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Nash’s original wrought-iron work, oak balustrading, cornicing, sash windows, and fireplaces are complemented by mod cons such as air conditioning, heated floors, and an alarm system. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
  • The Credit Suisse findings suggest that what holds value isn’t luxury per se, but specific tastes.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Kering doesn’t break down sales of individual houses except Gucci, but according to Bernstein estimates, the house generated less than €200 million in 2025, down sharply from a peak of €850 million during the post-pandemic luxury boom in 2022/2023.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Creality's approach is rather different, swapping smaller nozzle assemblies instead of complete print heads, and potentially bringing the benefits of multi-nozzle printing to a more affordable machine.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Not surprisingly, the legislation does nothing to curb the growth of compensation and other benefits for college presidents, athletics directors, coaches and staff who continue to be in charge of the athletes under their control.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But even non-billionaire buyers want creature comforts for the apocalypse.
    — Megan Buerger, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
  • But for all the resort’s creature comforts, nature still steals the show.
    — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • After decades of neglect and subsequent disrepair, it was recently restored into a luxurious one-bedroom retreat that honors its historic roots while embracing contemporary amenities like a king bed, an en-suite bathroom, and a sleek living area.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026
  • People continue using the hallways, parking areas, and amenities, while employees continue cleaning and making repairs.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • While there’s no kitchen, the more rustic Coach House did have some impressive modern conveniences, including an automatic water dispenser for filling water bottles.
    — Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
  • When a supermarket chain experiences a cybersecurity incident, those conveniences can suddenly disappear.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The Canary Islands broaden that services pitch to international shoots.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Yandex, often described as Russia's Google, runs the country's most popular search engine and a wide range of digital services, and is heavily involved in Russia's artificial intelligence development.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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