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
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.
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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. Fuel economy?
—Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2022
Full-size comfort, every mod con, over-the-top presence, and effortless power.
—cleveland, 8 Oct. 2022
Construction, which includes two large international terminals and all mod cons, is expected to begin in 2020 and be completed by 2025.
—Recode Staff, Recode, 5 Oct. 2018
All the mod cons are present (big TVs, iPod docks, walk-in rain showers), and nouvelle Georgia cuisine is the forte at the low-key Kitchen restaurant, with dishes like Georgia line caught mahimahi tacos and chicken lollipops.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
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. Fuel economy?
—Dallas News, 1 Oct. 2022
Full-size comfort, every mod con, over-the-top presence, and effortless power.
—cleveland, 8 Oct. 2022
Construction, which includes two large international terminals and all mod cons, is expected to begin in 2020 and be completed by 2025.
—Recode Staff, Recode, 5 Oct. 2018
All the mod cons are present (big TVs, iPod docks, walk-in rain showers), and nouvelle Georgia cuisine is the forte at the low-key Kitchen restaurant, with dishes like Georgia line caught mahimahi tacos and chicken lollipops.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod con
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In a recent episode, the hosts discuss merger arbitrage, affordable luxury handbags, and Warren Buffett, helping improve its ranking by 31 places.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Along with strengthening Macy's nameplate, the company's goals are accelerating luxury growth and simplifying and modernizing end-to-end operations.Jonathan Limehouse, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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Remember, these are the maximum Social Security benefits.David Rae, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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This creative strategy offers several compelling benefits.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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For anyone who wants to get the Aeolian experience while still maintaining their creature comforts, the islands to head to, however, are Lipari, Salina, and Panarea.Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2024
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Courtesy of Vast And that vital work can be helped with creature comforts designed to keep passengers happy.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024
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The English-style home was decked out in luxe amenities like a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, an eight-seat movie theater with its own candy bar, and a saltwater swimming pool with a waterslide.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The first chunk of that plan debuted this winter with the new East Village base: home to several new restaurants, shopping, other skier amenities (like a ski school and rentals shop), as well as this glittering Grand Hyatt.Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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From retail to leisure, AI will provide highly personalized experiences, gaining widespread acceptance because of its capacity to improve convenience and user involvement.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, though, the convenience or happiness pay-off is enough to justify the financial cost.Aditi Shrikant, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
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After 120 years of service to the Dearborn community, Hackett-Metcalf Funeral Home is permanently closing its business.Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Michael J. Fox will receive the second annual CNN Heroes Legacy Award, honoring not-so-everyday people dedicated to a lifetime of service.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Mod con.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod%20con. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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