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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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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
George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Many considered robotaxis a safe alternative to other transportation modes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s an angled screen at the center that controls drive modes, infotainment, climate, and charging information.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
Made with shiny silver chrome, the sleek design features two different head attachments (one for brushing and one for polishing) and four cleaning modes designed for different areas of your teeth.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Having students wrestle with unconventional modes of composition and revision lies at the heart of ensuring that the technology is more of a helpful thought partner, but not a substitute for their voice.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
However, these modes are not recommended for long periods of time.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The patterns of these oscillations are called modes, and the frequency of these modes is imprinted on the gravitational waves that the binary neutron stars radiate away.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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Strix monitor comes with dual modes that prioritize either graphics for gameplay.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
Many considered robotaxis a safe alternative to other transportation modes.
—Rachel Swan, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Mar. 2026
There’s an angled screen at the center that controls drive modes, infotainment, climate, and charging information.
—Marty Padgett, The Drive, 18 Mar. 2026
Made with shiny silver chrome, the sleek design features two different head attachments (one for brushing and one for polishing) and four cleaning modes designed for different areas of your teeth.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Having students wrestle with unconventional modes of composition and revision lies at the heart of ensuring that the technology is more of a helpful thought partner, but not a substitute for their voice.
—Gayle Rogers, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
One of the Bengsons’ essential expressive modes is the wake, whether in the Celtic or Creole tradition — the raucous celebration while death is in the room as an honored guest.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 17 Mar. 2026
However, these modes are not recommended for long periods of time.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
The patterns of these oscillations are called modes, and the frequency of these modes is imprinted on the gravitational waves that the binary neutron stars radiate away.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 15 Mar. 2026
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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