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
  • The Underline’s bike-and-walk path opened in mid-November, but the urban park has not been integrated into the Loop and has several amenities under construction until early 2027.
    — Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Bathrooms are marble-accented with amenities made from local monoï coconut oil.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Which is why Ahmad decided to add a few more creature comforts.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Beyond the wildlife and creature comforts, however, the soul of the journey lay in its connection to the river’s communities.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Built in 1926, the four-bedroom home has been updated with modern luxuries.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Even Halloween candy isn’t immune to the affordability crisis, making one of America’s little luxuries just a little more painful ahead of this holiday weekend.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In addition, eligible employees will receive severance benefits and outplacement services to support their search for a new job.
    — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Two states – Arkansas and Tennessee – have enacted laws that would ban conglomerates from simultaneously managing prescription benefits and running retail and mail-order pharmacies.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 10 Nov. 2026

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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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