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 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
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Noun
  • Antarctica Silversea’s first ship reimagined for polar pursuits, Silver Cloud strikes a commendable balance between expedition thrills and luxury amenities.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Starting in January, the company will also debut its range of amenities, developed with leading specialist La Bottega Collective, which will see the brand become the official partner of Orient Express, for one.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 30 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
  • Growing shares of Americans call relative luxuries unaffordable, too.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026
  • With The Keepers, Black Tomato co-founder Tom Marchant predicts that in a world where nearly anything can be looked up or generated in seconds, human knowledge and connection are the ultimate luxuries.
    — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • If approved, Measure M would charge property owners $95 per parcel each year with exemptions available for some seniors and people receiving disability benefits.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The ordinance, approved Tuesday and introduced by Mayor John Heilman, allows people to register their multi-partner relationships with the city, giving them rights to hospital visitation and additional tenant protections, among other benefits.
    — Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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