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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
Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
All the mod-cons of the highest end hotels are here, while the bed has a comfort level that is usually reserved only for your own one at home.
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Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Employ mod elements Midcentury-modern furnishings tend to have a lot of attitude, and a chiminea—that is, a freestanding outdoor fireplace—with a sleek design is absolutely perfect for making a stylish statement in an outdoor space without requiring a big footprint to accommodate.
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Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Marriott, who almost set up a band with good friend David Bowie, became a mod style icon and Small Faces had a string of hits first as a rock and roll group and then as a pyschedelic band.
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Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
All the mod-cons of the highest end hotels are here, while the bed has a comfort level that is usually reserved only for your own one at home.
—
Jamie Timson,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Employ mod elements Midcentury-modern furnishings tend to have a lot of attitude, and a chiminea—that is, a freestanding outdoor fireplace—with a sleek design is absolutely perfect for making a stylish statement in an outdoor space without requiring a big footprint to accommodate.
—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
Marriott, who almost set up a band with good friend David Bowie, became a mod style icon and Small Faces had a string of hits first as a rock and roll group and then as a pyschedelic band.
—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod
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Karen Derrico was accused of threatening to kill her ex-husband, Deon Derrico, and their children in a new criminal complaint.
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Pochettino fielded nine new starters for this low-stakes game, but Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute.
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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.
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All of the world’s greatest golfers combined are boring compared to Tiger and his now Elvis-like descent.
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The finish is what sells it, and the modern methods aim to look like hair that’s always been there.
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Executive Travel And Leadership The modern executive is, functionally, a professional time-zone crosser.
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None of that is in tension with enforcing the curfew that already exists, prosecuting those driving cars into police officers and holding parents accountable when their children are downtown at 3 a.m. with weapons.
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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.
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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.
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.
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In 1965, Asher cofounded Indica, a London bookshop and art gallery that attracted the hippest of the hip.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart, with the kettlebell between your feet.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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The small kitchen retains its midcentury charm, but open shelving above the counter provides an airier, more contemporary cupboard to show off Miranda-Martin’s dish and glassware collection.
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The stylish silhouette instantly dresses up everything from jeans and trousers to flowy dresses, while the supportive sole makes the shoes easy to wear for hours at a time.
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Only Prime members can save on this linen blouse, which features trendy three-quarter sleeves that are equally stylish and functional.
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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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