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
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The result is a lineup of new and classic modes, with details that go deep into a car’s heritage.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That’s even before any replayable side modes or future downloadable content expansions are released.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Six picture modes tune the output for different content and ambient light, while ToF autofocus and automatic keystone correction handle alignment within a few seconds of pointing it at a surface.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
It's boosted even further with its two noise cancellation modes, Basic for indoor and Strong for outdoor settings.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
This contemporary multiliterate user thus has the competency of understanding and strategically employing the multimodal interactions of these modes to create meaning in the context of hypermedia.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That provides access to the Breville+ app, which offers hundreds of recipes and an Autopilot feature that walks you through the recipes and automatically switches the oven between cooking modes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Noun
This maneuver is one of the hardest parts of eVTOL development because the aircraft must smoothly change between two very different flight modes.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission and 3 drive-modes, the Tundra was ready for highway driving, off-road multi-terrain, tow/haul mode and excellent crawl control.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
The result is a lineup of new and classic modes, with details that go deep into a car’s heritage.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
That’s even before any replayable side modes or future downloadable content expansions are released.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
Six picture modes tune the output for different content and ambient light, while ToF autofocus and automatic keystone correction handle alignment within a few seconds of pointing it at a surface.
—New Atlas, 27 May 2026
It's boosted even further with its two noise cancellation modes, Basic for indoor and Strong for outdoor settings.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
This contemporary multiliterate user thus has the competency of understanding and strategically employing the multimodal interactions of these modes to create meaning in the context of hypermedia.
—Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
That provides access to the Breville+ app, which offers hundreds of recipes and an Autopilot feature that walks you through the recipes and automatically switches the oven between cooking modes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
Noun
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Firm if slightly sweaty handshake notwithstanding, there’s a gentleness to Root; old-school manners, slender shoulders and a reedy Sheffield twang.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 May 2026
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The main house, completed in 2022 by Fox Construction, borrows the soul of the farmhouse without inheriting any bad manners.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 When moods shift, creativity finds direction.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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In an act of fantastical baton-passing, Los Javis collaborate with Lorca’s spirit to finalize this play, infusing it with details, moods and lyricism from his life and work.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 May 2026
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Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The Adequate and Equitable Public University Funding Formula (HB1581) could help reverse these troubling trends by increasing support for public universities, making higher education more accessible for students of all backgrounds — not just those who have more resources.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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And yes, ballerina sneakers are just now hitting their mainstream stride, meaning there are so many new styles to try from retailers like Adidas, Puma, and more.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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Amazon’s fashion store is filled with trendy finds, including Bermuda shorts inspired by Margot Robbie, cargo options, and lightweight linen styles that’ll upgrade your summer wardrobe.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
Noun
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An unexpected encounter with ancient spirits leaves the young son to navigate the project’s completion, and help reunite his family.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
24 May 2026
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On a separate note, the American Distilling Institute (ADI) has begun announcing the results of their 2026 spirits competition.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Gross grew up in a typical middle-class Jewish household in Long Island, but her father often flew into violent rages which her mother enabled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is all in the first three paragraphs, and the breakdowns—a capacious category that, for Lemann, seems to encompass everything from rages to amiable fugues—do not let up.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Warm colors glow on one side, cooler tones on the other, transforming the space throughout the day.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Speaking of, Blue Ballet is home to shades of blue, too, as well as some pink and orange tones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The movie thus offers a complaint about the end results of Putinism, not about the ideas—the emotions, the enthusiasms, the resentments, the hatreds—that brought it about.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Urie plays Monty Blakemont III, a dashing art connoisseur and philanthropist, whose enthusiasms are genuine though his financial resources are suspect.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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