1
as in manners
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays
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2
as in moods
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
when I'm in my cooking mode, I just have to go into the kitchen and make something
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as in trends
a practice or interest that is very popular for a short time
slim, tanned bodies are definitely the mode at this beach resort
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Recent Examples of modes
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Considering the fact that Louis Vuitton got his start in the luggage and travel business, the Assouline new arrival also sheds light on history’s most important modes of transportation and how the man (along with his heirs) was able to leverage their evolution.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Even so, both modes of exercise are beneficial in their own way.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The robot has a set of modes, including chores, companion and autonomy.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The improvements are meant to support those already walking and biking to the station while making those modes of transportation more appealing to others.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Many 4x4 vehicles have the option to switch from 2WD to 4WD along with other driving modes depending on the vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, players will be able to play three other modes to create their own Battlefield 6 experience.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Released in 2024, this six-figure stunner features a levitating flying tourbillon that allows the wearer to alternate between automatic and manual modes.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Users can direct their AI co-pilot through four modes — Autonomous, Collaborative, Cautious or Creative — depending on workflow preferences.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Considering the fact that Louis Vuitton got his start in the luggage and travel business, the Assouline new arrival also sheds light on history’s most important modes of transportation and how the man (along with his heirs) was able to leverage their evolution.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Even so, both modes of exercise are beneficial in their own way.
—Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 30 Oct. 2025
The robot has a set of modes, including chores, companion and autonomy.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
The improvements are meant to support those already walking and biking to the station while making those modes of transportation more appealing to others.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
Many 4x4 vehicles have the option to switch from 2WD to 4WD along with other driving modes depending on the vehicle.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Now, players will be able to play three other modes to create their own Battlefield 6 experience.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Released in 2024, this six-figure stunner features a levitating flying tourbillon that allows the wearer to alternate between automatic and manual modes.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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