mod cons

plural of mod con, chiefly British
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. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • Shielded from the elements and stocked with comforting amenities, this hotel manages to feel like part of the national park.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Watching that drama play out, Horsley led efforts for the county to buy Tunitas Creek Beach and to build amenities there.
    Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • And creature comforts pervaded—from the in-room Chromecast to the plush bed.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Don't forget a few creature comforts to make the entire journey more pleasant for all.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The invitation to rest looks too much like resignation, like capitulation to the reality-denying luxuries of the good life.
    Maya Binyam, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • And why Americans are still spending on little luxuries despite economic uncertainty.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The 78-year-old Larson was poised to be influential inside a potential Democratic majority and has led the party on efforts to expand Social Security benefits and fortify the program into the future.
    Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Plus, sardines are often packed in tins with extra virgin olive oil, so you get added anti-inflammatory benefits.
    Marie Bladt, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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