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 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. 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
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  • General Motors plans to go racing in Formula 1 in 2026 with its Cadillac luxury brand, something that had been in the works for a while as part of a tie-up with Mario Andretti.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The streetwear industry has experienced changes over the last few years, as luxury brands have shifted away from the market and the streetwear customer has matured and sought out more elevated offerings.
    Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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  • The perks of being an emergency backup goalie or a player on a training camp tryout Relevant CBA sections: Exhibit 17 and 17-A and Page 47 of MOU Players invited to training camp on a tryout (PTO or ATO) are entitled to certain benefits.
    Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Three concessions deals with state employee unions have scaled back the retirement benefits that once made state service particularly attractive.
    Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2025
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  • But the hip town of Littleton offers creature comforts just a few miles away.
    Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The interior is completely devoid of anything resembling a creature comfort but does feature a roll cage and a single racing seat.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024
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  • Now here’s a look at the rest of the amenities, restaurants, staterooms, and extra services that are part of every MSC World Europa sailing.
    Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The price tag for units starts at $5 million and includes access to a range of amenities such as a library, a fitness center complete with a Pilates and yoga studio, spa center, game room, salon for private events, as well as access to the marina.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Sacramento’s 2040 General Plan outlines a goal that pedestrian and cyclist safety be placed ahead of driver convenience, and many people walk or bike to buses and trains.
    Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 15 Jan. 2025
  • The dish is sometimes made with whole chickens broken into 12 pieces—purportedly to honor Jesus’s apostles—though many restaurants opt for the convenience of drumsticks.
    Lenore T. Adkins, Bon Appétit, 14 Jan. 2025
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  • For Uber Eats food-delivery service, members will earn one mile for every dollar on orders over $40 from restaurants and grocery stores.
    Leslie Josephs,Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Not surprisingly, many of these countries, such as Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom, now face labor shortages in service sectors such as construction, hospitality, and health care without clear pathways to meet those needs.
    Amy Pope, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025

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

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