Synonyms of modes

modes 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of mode

1

as in manners

a distinctive way of putting ideas into words

uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays

Synonyms & Similar Words

• manners
• styles
• tones
• veins
• locutions
• fashions
• phraseologies
• idioms
• addresses
• expressions
• deliveries
• elocution
• connotations
• colloquialisms
• regionalisms
• archaisms
• acceptations
• denotations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moods
• spirits
• attitudes
• feelings
• frames of mind
• feathers
• humors
• perspectives
• viewpoints
• angles
• emotions
• tempers
• standpoints
• passions
• cheers
• opinions
• beliefs
• minds
• mind-sets
• identities
• outlooks
• sentiments
• convictions
• expressions
• tones
• strains
• hearts
• sensitivities
• temperaments
• veins
• sensibilities
• personalities
• judgments
• slants
• characters
• dispositions
• individualities
• self-identities
• mettles
• selfhoods
• makeups

modes

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of mode

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trends
• rages
• enthusiasms
• crazes
• styles
• vogues
• tons
• fashions
• flavors
• last words
• sensations
• fads
• buzzes
• chics
• hot tickets
• passions
• dernier cris
• new waves
• movements
• fervors
• novelties
• crusades
• infatuations
• cults
• furors
• crushes
• caprices
• nine days' wonders
• fusses
• bandwagons
• whims
• to-dos
• wrinkles
• hullabaloos
• fancies
• uproars

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standards
• classics

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of modes

Noun

There are no drive modes to choose from, no touchscreen to poke around on in order to get everything set up properly. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2026

When unfolded, the chassis doubles as an adjustable stand that supports front, rear, ceiling, and portrait projection modes. — New Atlas, 24 Sep. 2026

Cyclist and pedestrian safety The goal of the Arden Way project is to increase safety for all modes of transportation, but particularly for cyclists and pedestrians, White said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Fortnite players are also set to compete in the Madison Beer Icon Cup, which will be available on Thursday in the Duos Reload, Duos Zero Build and Solo Reload game modes. — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2026

With available drivers, trucks and power units becoming more constrained, Reinke said technology and collaboration can help improve the handoff of containers between transportation modes. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

And so perhaps the beginning of the universe is described by some quantum theory, which includes not just the matter modes, but also some modes of the gravitational field. — Quanta Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

The side button beneath the crown opens a control center with options for battery life and modes (such as airplane and do not disturb). — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026

Weather data can be used to select cooling modes, which the company says cuts auxiliary power consumption during operation by 30% and standby consumption by 50%. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026