chiefly British
as in luxury
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 con Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024 Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388). Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Rosewood Hong Kong celebrated its fifth anniversary last year, so the building is still relatively new and features all the mod cons and additional services that do their best to fill up the almost 1,000 ft. high, $2.6 billion tower that houses the hotel. Abid Rahman, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025 As the trail has grown, the adventurous trekkers of the start have ceded to a more diverse clientele, some of whom miss the mod cons. Clodagh Kinsella, Travel + Leisure, 19 Nov. 2024 Spitfire is designed to run like a workhorse but offers all the requisite mod cons. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2024 At 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay in Kauai, guests are welcomed with a B12 shot and the resort’s new wellness-specific rooms come with recovery-boosting mod cons including infrared light mats. Condé Nast Traveller, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Dec. 2023 Full-size comfort, every mod con, over-the-top presence, and effortless power. cleveland, 8 Oct. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
Noun
  • The carrier on Tuesday unveiled a new business class suite called 'Polaris Studio' for the new aircraft, which will have 25% larger seats, caviar service, skincare kits, 27-inch screens and other luxury offerings.
    Shivansh Tiwary, USA Today, 14 May 2025
  • After the New York City luxury department store, the brand will retail at Ssense later in the spring and from fall 2025, land at Selfridges, Lane Crawford and Dover Street Market addresses in London, New York and Los Angeles.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 13 May 2025
Noun
  • The idea was that such a tariff would bring jobs back to the U.S. by offsetting the benefit of the subsidies.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 5 May 2025
  • The result is that patients across the globe benefit from American pharmaceutical innovation without paying their fair share of the innovation’s costs.
    Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Noun
  • With nearly 50,000 examples made and more than 46,000 of those sold in the United States over four years, the 560 SL offers a happy hunting ground for drivers seeking a classic convertible with the creature comforts of a near-contemporary car.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
  • Alisal Ranch, a luxury working ranch where cowboy-style creature comforts meet five-star resort hospitality, all set amid the stunning Santa Ynez wine country.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • The resort spans spans 31 acres offering various venues, amenities and services including tennis courts and 40 overnight rooms.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
  • Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • As Americans have increasingly turned to online pharmacies for cost and convenience, the problem is growing more concerning every year.
    Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • Just a short stroll brings you to local schools, independent shops, neighborhood restaurants, and the train station, because convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of charm.
    Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • So, for me, making music has always been about being in service of God, of humanity.
    Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 4 May 2025

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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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