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 Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 The stark white tip offers an especially bright touch that catapults the design into mod-era loveliness. — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 17 Aug. 2026 And though that house is now for sale—and a move to NYC on the horizon for France—his multicultural design sensibility will now live on through his latest endeavor, a furniture line with contemporary, mod-style furniture brand Castlery. — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 6 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Nichols ran tests comparing sounds laid down on 24-track analog tape with those captured by a new 32-track digital unit manufactured by 3M, and found the latter superior.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The Russian missiles that hit overnight across the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, damaged homes and commercial properties, triggering new power and water outages, national and city authorities said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • The now 65-year-old economist was arrested in January 2025, days before he was set to travel to China with his wife, a Chinese national, and their 6-year-old daughter.
    — Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The realization came buying formula for their now 1-month-old daughter, which can cost families over $100 a month.
    — Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of now
Adjective
  • Together, these developments enable engineers to improve performance, capacity, and efficiency across modern electronics.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In the heritage rooms, the mood is more bright and airy though still quite modern.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 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
  • Some things were extremely hip or important at the moment, and that’s gone.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Stand about a foot behind a kettlebell with your feet hip-width apart and a soft bend in your knees.
    — Jenessa Connor, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • The property has repeatedly refreshed guest rooms, restaurants, and public spaces to stay contemporary while anchoring itself in Cayman’s culture and beach heritage.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Chanel wasn’t just a sponsor—the brand’s creative director Matthieu Blazy, a true contemporary art head, chaired the whole thing alongside artists Rosemarie Trockel and Carrie Mae Weems.
    — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Red lacquered doors open to 6,000 square feet of stylish interiors, with eight bedrooms and six full bathrooms spread throughout.
    — Demetrius Simms for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The book’s opening scene takes place in a late afternoon in the year 2000 on a cafe terrasse in Paris’s stylish rue Blanche.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of stylish

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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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