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 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 portable version keeps all the groovy mod charm of the original 1960s lamp; just in a petite cordless package that can bounce from bookshelf to bedside to outdoor dinner table without missing a beat. — Erika Owen, Vogue, 1 July 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
  • There are currently around 1,000 new Pip claims submitted every day in the UK; about 34% are successful.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 4 Oct. 2026
  • On Monday, the first day of the Supreme Court's new term, the justices will hear the Boulder case that could decide the fate of others like it.
    — LINDSAY WHITEHURST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 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
  • Our research suggests these tombs were designed and constructed not simply to house the dead, but to affect the living through a sensorily immersive environment similar to a modern 3D film experience.
    — Jacqueline Ortoleva, Scientific American, 3 Oct. 2026
  • From Mudmee Thai silk to handwoven indigo cotton sourced from Don Koi, textiles were reworked using modern techniques such as laser cutting — which also showcased the influence of India through the brand’s Thai identity.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 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
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  • 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
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  • Quince’s mid-hip coat is a versatile basic made with luxe Italian wool, while Free People’s slouchier, intentionally oversized option leaves plenty of room to layer chunky sweaters.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Today’s most successful Republicans hate the Republicans of 2001; today’s hippest Democrats hate the Democrats of 2001.
    — Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • The focus, according to their proposal, will be on contexts of appropriation, chains of ownership, and the significance of the artifacts to contemporary Cameroon.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Men’s accessories encompass bags in tactile raffia, calfskin and denim for a relaxed summer mood with its clean contemporary shapes and artisanal details.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • The shoe choice is also in character for Parker, whose real-life wardrobe has long been closely associated with stylish and luxury footwear.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
  • These exist in both the structures of her music and the fantastical world building achieved through presenting herself as a stylish equine named Stella Stallion that exists in a natural wonderland world that’s like if Lisa Frank met Planet Earth.
    — Katie Bain, Billboard, 2 Oct. 2026
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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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