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 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 With an appreciation for their home’s mid-mod roots and an eye to their family’s future, a Michigan couple puts stock in a remodeling portfolio full of bold choices. — Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 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
  • Lawmakers also have to decide who investigates complaints, resolves disputes and pays for any new oversight system.
    — Nora O'Neill July 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026
  • Data center facilities can be built or expanded at double or triple the pace of new electricity generations systems needed to serve them, PJM Interconnection, America’s largest grid operator, noted recently.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
Definition of new
Adjective
  • 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
  • All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
    — Mac Engel April 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2026
Definition of now
Adjective
  • Enforcing that guideline would preserve the darkness of the night sky and allow astronomers to continue cutting-edge science using modern telescopes.
    — Chris Young July 28, Refractor, 28 July 2026
  • The menu is modern Dominican with international detours; think mofongo with crispy pork belly, fresh ceviches, seafood risotto, and desserts like flan and tres leches cake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 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
  • 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
  • The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.
    — Sha Hua, WSJ, 21 June 2022
Definition of designer
Adjective
  • From high-end fashion to late-night cocktails, here’s how to spend a day in Ho Chi Minh City’s hippest neighborhood.
    — Dan Q. Dao, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
  • In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
    — Peter Larsen, Daily News, 23 June 2026
Definition of hip
Adjective
  • The design wows with airy lounges, plush seating nooks, chrome finishes, curved contemporary furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass with jaw-dropping vistas at every turn.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Stephanie Gavan is a freelance writer and editor from Liverpool with a background in contemporary art and a deep affection for Italy, having spent years living among the canals of Venice.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of contemporary
Adjective
  • Consumer electronics giant Xiaomi is rolling out stylish sedans and SUVs outfitted with dizzying in-cabin infotainment tech.
    — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Every seat is upholstered in stylish beige and cream-colored textiles and offers seven inches of recline, 40 inches of pitch, and 19 inches of width.
    — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylish

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