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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
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Once complete, the 34-acre site north of College Boulevard and west of State Line Road will eventually be home to restaurants, a luxury hotel, retail space, child care facilities, connector trails to City Park, multifamily housing and additional office space.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Long-time Grasso’s Garage readers know Volvo reigns supreme in the luxury category, and this week, the proof is in the pudding.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Across its work, Quail Group continues to emphasize that operational improvement benefits from a clear understanding of both systems and human behavior.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Some of their posts hawking these bulbs get millions of views, which might have more to do with how orange pops on a blue screen than with the health benefits.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2026
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Owner Trisha Pérez Kennealy hired local New England decorators and artisans to renovate the premises, ensuring that no two of the 22 rooms are exactly alike, and all are outfitted with luxurious creature comforts like Matouk linens and Molton Brown bath amenities.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is the forefront of super luxury today, an era when performance figures, opulent design and creature comforts alone can’t make a car feel truly special.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Designs are still in the works, but possible amenities include a sports field, basketball and pickleball courts, and pathways.—
Rose Evans
May 3,
Idaho Statesman,
3 May 2026
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There is no amenity fee for the first year for a game room, billiards room and fitness center, Klaynberg said.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The seemingly widespread obsession with protein powders is primarily driven by their popularity as a convenience.—
K.H. Koehler,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Food and drink Top tier in convenience and style is Solé’s Backyard Restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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Several candidates said the case has intensified conversations around ethics and accountability, while also highlighting broader frustrations residents already had with City Hall responsiveness and city services.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Since the sale, residents say the services have worsened while land rent rises.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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