mod

adjective

ˈmäd How to pronounce mod (audio)
Definition of modnext
1
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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2
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 Ultimate Edition provides exclusive content like unique vehicles, weapons, and mod shops, with perks unlocking chapter by chapter. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site. — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026 Hairstylist Dawson Hiegert says Jane wanted a '60s mod look. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026 Her hair was coiffed with a middle part and mod-inspired flipped ends for a playful bob effect. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for mod
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod
  1. new
  2. now
  3. modern
  4. downtown
  5. designer
  6. hip
  7. contemporary
  8. stylish
Adjective
  • But if Jackson gets off to a slow start under a new coaching staff, including first-time play-caller Declan Doyle, there’s room to fall.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • There's a new, yet familiar, voice in Bo Nix's ear these days.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • The now 34-year-old claimed that Debra controlled every aspect of her personal and financial life until her mother died due to cancer in 2013.
    — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The now 22-year-old, who grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, shared a now-viral clip from the first episode of her cooking show Cooking with Ley Ley Shea on her TikTok.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Definition of now
Adjective
  • The idea that stricter work-search requirements will lead to faster re-employment simply doesn't match the reality of modern hiring.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Even by Newcastle United’s modern standards, a lot happened over the summer.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of modern
Adjective
  • As Detroit prepares to welcome thousands of people downtown for Grand Prix weekend, city leaders say public safety has been a months-long effort.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • For sports travelers, that means the pregame meal does not have to be a chain restaurant, and the postgame dinner does not have to be downtown.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 11 May 2026
Definition of downtown
Adjective
  • According to Rover's data, non-designer mixed breeds again pawed their way to the #1 spot — and into America's heart.
    — Liz Gray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Because cap-toe flats were popularized by Chanel, the detail immediately makes even non-designer shoes look more expensive.
    — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of designer
Adjective
  • The attendees were hip, all ages, and slightly giddy, ready to have whales blow their minds.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The deal goes bad, violently so, and Vince hightails it back to New York, looking for a bailout from brother Jake (played by Jude Law), owner of Manhattan’s hippest restaurant.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • While the wider world has in recent decades fallen for the archipelago’s humble street food, there’s a rising number of contemporary chefs who are elevating the national cuisine on the global stage.
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There’s no question Andrew Scott, the 49-year-old Irish actor, has earned his position as one of the finest contemporary actors going.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Next on my list are a few pairs of new shoes that will be versatile and functional, but still stylish—I’m not asking much, right?
    — Natalie LaBarbera, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Grab this stylish pair of wireless headphones today for just $79.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of stylish

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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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