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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Many in east Charlotte, Asciutto said, are primarily concerned with the cost of living and crime, as well as issues stemming from homelessness and a lack of public amenities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
7 July 2025
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Other amenities include a front desk and lobby, community lounge, outdoor courtyard with playground, computer lab and on-site property management.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
6 July 2025
Noun
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See, while this Earth sign normally prefers comfort and consistency, having Uranus in its Fixed territory since 2018 has pushed for breakthroughs, shake-ups and liberation from stagnant routines and creature comforts keeping us small.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Dec. 2025
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That'll give the brand the green light to embark on a whole lot more race formats, and expand its portfolio to serve petrolheads looking for oodles of power with a side of creature comforts.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Elite luxuries include a gym, game room, movie theater, and wine cellar.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Owning your own home is one of the world’s greatest luxuries.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Under the current terms, the developers will pay the city a $9 million public benefits contribution, for a combined total of $38 million.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Dec. 2025
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After all, charter members were awarded certain benefits.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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