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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Noun
  • The hotel provides pet amenities like a complimentary toy, potty pads, as well as food and water bowls.
    Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The decor leans minimalist, with a soothing neutral palette, plush furnishings, and warm wood accents, while the amenities—including a chef’s kitchen, multiple lounge areas, and a sauna—are more lavish.
    Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Tenaya mixes nature and creature comforts, offering three different stays ranging from hotel rooms to cabins to cottages.
    Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But in general, the riad experience is about culture, welcome, beauty and intimacy more than butlers and creature comforts.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • In simple terms, during times of economic duress, shoppers feel the need to spend their money on small luxuries like lipstick and perfume as a means of indulgence.
    Elizabeth Grace Coyne, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Some content creators have made the humor an entry point to share budget-friendly alternatives for everyday luxuries that may have to go if wallets are stretched.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Mod cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20cons. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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