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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Today, The Retreat is known for its ultra-luxe accommodations, amenities such as afternoon tea, and stunning location.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Ranch at Rock Creek Philipsburg, Montana Set on 6,000 acres in Montana, The Ranch at Rock Creek offers unexpected amenities like a 2,000-square-foot spa and ranch sommelier to go along with the usual dude ranch activities like horseback riding, fly-fishing, hiking, biking, and archery.—
Julie Bielenberg,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The area is isolated and far from creature comforts, but residents love it.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Hark back, for instance, to Austin’s miserable decades as a frontier outpost with few creature comforts before the Civil War.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The Swiss chocolatier Lindt even published research this month showing consumers of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic exhibited greater demand for high-end candy — apparently driven by a desire for small luxuries.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Based on simple human longevity, the typical retiree will collect the most benefits in the long run by claiming the largest possible monthly check.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Silver does have many of the same benefits gold does, for example, thanks to its ability to hedge against inflation and maintain value when stocks and bonds underperform.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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