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

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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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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

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Recent Examples of modes
Noun
Sennheiser’s Accentum wireless headphones let students tune out noisy study halls with hybrid active noise cancellation and customizable five-band EQ modes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 They were forced to adapt to filmmaking modes and industries that were alien, smaller and less streamlined. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 Controls cover the basic playback functions, including repeat-one, sequential-play, and shuffle modes – though ultimately, the spinning disc remains the star of the show. — New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2026 There are no sport or eco modes, just one throttle map for all situations. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026 Launch control or high-performance driving modes aren't exclusive to Teslas or even EVs. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The latter would be the second new model based on the V-12 this year, following the Manuale (picture up top) from earlier this month, which features a unique gearbox that offers both automatic and manual driving modes. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026 To many people, especially here in America, making people safer means making cars larger or placing cement barriers and walls between different modes of traffic. — Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Collectors seek these modes for their rarity in hopes of collecting the full series (usually 5-15 cars). — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
  1. manners
  2. moods
  3. trends
  4. styles
  5. spirits
  6. rages
  7. tones
  8. enthusiasms
Noun
  • According to Martin Limpert, Managing Director of Range Rover, the new model has been conceived to redefine expectations of the grand touring segment by combining engaging road manners with capabilities that traditional GT cars simply cannot offer.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Abroad, it will be interpreted as representing the manners of all Americans, so your embarrassment is understandable.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • The slower pace allows friends to socialize on the way, and the exercise releases doses of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin to improve student’s moods and brain health for a better day.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In his work, Schmidt lets images, sounds, music and moods do the talking, while spoken words are rarely necessary.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Definition of moods
Noun
  • Without further ado, here's six ways to style loafers and mom-jeans through fall 2026 without letting go of all your favorite summer trends and hero pieces.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Ahead shop the coolest fall trends early from Nordstrom’s annual sale, below.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • While plenty of chic boots are obviously on her radar, her seasonal collection includes a range of other styles, too, like sneakers, loafers, and flats.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Most European hotels and house rentals don’t have air conditioning, so lightweight fabrics and layered styles are essential.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • The three will open Terruño Ancestral Spirits in the LoDo space later this month, showcasing spirits from their native Mexico along with traditional dishes beyond the Tex-Mex style that has become commonplace in the states.
    — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike many other spirits, gin allows each botanical to play a defining role in the final profile.
    — Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • His comments in an interview with the FT published Wednesday come as an intense debate rages in Washington over how the US should regulate the fast-developing technology and respond to increasingly sophisticated Chinese competition.
    — Rupert Neate, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • Fear provoked his legendary rages—breaking chairs, throwing things, cutting people out of his life.
    — Hilton Als, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of rages
Noun
  • Just below, the most ambiguous passage of the work refuses legibility altogether, blending the whites and grays of the child’s shirt with the tones of her fingers and the blue fabric of the chair behind them.
    — Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The flames that burst from each copper pipe aren’t responsible for generating the organ’s tones.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of enthusiasms

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