as in amenities
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 cons
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
Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod cons
Noun
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Instead, many were opting to take a helicopter straight from base camp to the amenities of the Nepali capital Kathmandu.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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This is one of few Rosewood hotels in the region (there's the newly re-opened, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the BVIs, and one upcoming on Antigua in 2022) and the group tends to focus on the destination without compromising the creature comforts that come with the price tag.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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Heat, air conditioning, and hot water are basic creature comforts many depend on.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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This includes square footage of housing as well as amenities that are once viewed as luxuries but are now seen as necessities, such as dishwashers and air-conditioning.—
Allison Schrager,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Keep scrolling for my recommendations for a supportive neck pillow, a spacious carry-on backpack, must-have compression socks, and little luxuries that make a big difference at 32,000 feet.—
Chantelle Kincy,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The money can help cover medical costs, mental health treatment, lost wages, funeral expenses and more — up to $70,000 in lifetime benefits.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Most of the benefits from larger tax cuts have already been exhausted, Zandi said.—
Alex Harring,Deena Zaidi,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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