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
Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Halo wheels control drive modes, climate, audio, and more, adapting based on screen interactions.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026
According to energy experts, energy-saving modes can reduce cooling costs when used correctly as part of a broader HVAC maintenance plan.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
By the turn of the 20th century, new modes of transportation like the cable car, the street car and the trolley allowed people to live further away from their work and at the same time created an incentive for businesses to locate at the downtown stations where the lines merged, says Schwarzer.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
The device is controlled through a companion app, where users can schedule sessions, adjust intensity and switch between modes such as Calm, Unwind and sleep-specific vibrations.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The device offers seven distinct vibration modes, each tied to a specific goal — from sleep to focus to social energy.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Noun
There are experiments with free kit modes where players risk essentially nothing in the extraction shooter, and the recent release of what effectively was a PvE mode, which was not originally planned for season 2.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Halo wheels control drive modes, climate, audio, and more, adapting based on screen interactions.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 11 June 2026
According to energy experts, energy-saving modes can reduce cooling costs when used correctly as part of a broader HVAC maintenance plan.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2026
By the turn of the 20th century, new modes of transportation like the cable car, the street car and the trolley allowed people to live further away from their work and at the same time created an incentive for businesses to locate at the downtown stations where the lines merged, says Schwarzer.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 10 June 2026
Now with brake-by-wire With regenerative braking fully active in off-road modes, the R2 effectively turns one-pedal driving into a nearly perfect hill-descent control system.
—ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
These experiments didn’t replace theory but complemented it, with new results washing between the two modes of investigation.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 June 2026
The device is controlled through a companion app, where users can schedule sessions, adjust intensity and switch between modes such as Calm, Unwind and sleep-specific vibrations.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
The device offers seven distinct vibration modes, each tied to a specific goal — from sleep to focus to social energy.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
Noun
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Those numbers were extraordinary by the standards of the day, yet despite its reputation, the RS2 is extreme in neither its looks nor its manners.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
8 June 2026
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Coroner Jason Nichols declined to comment on the causes or manners of the two men’s deaths, citing the ongoing investigation.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
8 June 2026
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That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Today’s women and men are looking for jewelry that evolves with them, that can adapt to their outfits, moods, and surroundings.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Outside of income, there are additional demographic considerations driving these trends within the segment of single female homeowners.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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ByRoger Sands Roger Sands has been writing for Forbes for seven years, covering luxury travel, culinary trends and hospitality design.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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Her top picks include supportive styles from traveler-favorite brands like Vionic, Chaco, Teva, and more.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Call it fate or family tree, Anna Prillaman was born into the craft and culture of spirits.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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And getting the word out that everybody needs to watch and celebrate because the show is going to lift your spirits and bring a smile to your face.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Leo is expected to double down on his messages of unity amid polarization, peace as war rages, welcome for migrants and hope for young Spaniards in the era of artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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While the lobby areas and restaurants lean into the playful side of a contemporary art hotel, the rooms are more calming with neutral tones and the continuation of the lobby’s black marble in the credenzas and nightstands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The array of feathers added pops of color to the dress, with muted, earthy tones like soft browns and golds and more featured throughout.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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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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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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