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as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
the young artist's converted loft is decorated in a self-consciously mod style
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as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a chichi boutique for mod dressers with deep pockets
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Recent Examples of mod
The mod detail did well to highlight the diamond brooch shaped like a badminton shuttlecock on her left shoulder.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The great news is there's a style for everyone, whether your aesthetic leans rustic, mod, colorful, and beyond.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Pair this with crisp white bedding for a serene aesthetic, or a geometric pattern to lean into the mod style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
The mod kitchen, meanwhile, is all blocky white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The great news is there's a style for everyone, whether your aesthetic leans rustic, mod, colorful, and beyond.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
Pair this with crisp white bedding for a serene aesthetic, or a geometric pattern to lean into the mod style.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
The mod kitchen, meanwhile, is all blocky white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod
Adjective
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Publicly available satellite imagery shows the school building was part of the military compound until about 2017, when a new wall was added to separate the two.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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Rosenthal believes stories about kids feeling nervous or afraid to try new things connect with both children and adults.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Brewer moved to Denver with his now wife after college and says the city now feels like home.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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During the final episodes of The End of an Era, Taylor Swift received a letter the NFL tight end wrote his now fiancée before her tour came to a close in December of 2024.—
Denise Warner,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2025
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Opened in 2025, the modern Persian cafe serves barbari bread and lavash wrap sandwiches, tahini-date shakes and chai lattes, plus a full slate of events aimed at uplifting the local Persian community.—
Angela Osorio,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Renovations will include replacing the substation’s infrastructure with more modern equipment, which Miller said would be quieter.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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What space the library does have is overwhelmingly downtown.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shawn Gao, manager of the downtown Chinese restaurant Magnolia's agreed.—
Samantha Chaney,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
Adjective
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With one end of a large resistance band looped under the arches of your feet, stand with your feet hip-width apart or wider.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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Performing at the celebration were hip hop artist AY Young and artist MiMi Nichole.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Featuring both contemporary and historical artists from Japan and abroad, TOP offers a broad-spectrum view on the medium of photography.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jones, whose novel Kin has just been released, is often described as a timely writer, but to concentrate only on the contemporary urgency of her books is to ignore her clear interest in the past and its conventions.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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The grand tourer’s sleek shape is thankfully unchanged up until the beltline, meaning that the convertible still looks commanding and stylish in equal measure.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2026
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Choose between a slouchy suede Madewell tote or a stylish Coach shoulder bag.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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