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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Noun
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The hotel provides pet amenities like a complimentary toy, potty pads, as well as food and water bowls.—
Jessica Vadillo,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025 -
The decor leans minimalist, with a soothing neutral palette, plush furnishings, and warm wood accents, while the amenities—including a chef’s kitchen, multiple lounge areas, and a sauna—are more lavish.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Tenaya mixes nature and creature comforts, offering three different stays ranging from hotel rooms to cabins to cottages.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Dec. 2024
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But in general, the riad experience is about culture, welcome, beauty and intimacy more than butlers and creature comforts.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
2 Oct. 2024
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In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Some content creators have made the humor an entry point to share budget-friendly alternatives for everyday luxuries that may have to go if wallets are stretched.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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