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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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
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight.
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Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Those ponies are sent to the rear wheels only via a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission with the same three powertrain and transmission modes as the suspension.
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Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Families can play three different, exciting game modes to keep things fresh.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Simon said places like El Paso, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, have seen decreases thanks to a focus on a complete streets policy, which prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation.
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Dj Simmons
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Both modes use gimbal movements to take multiple exposures.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Noun
Switching modes from producer to hotel visionary, LVP already has a pretty good idea what life inside the hotel will look like a year from now.
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Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight.
—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Those ponies are sent to the rear wheels only via a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic transmission with the same three powertrain and transmission modes as the suspension.
—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
24 June 2026
Families can play three different, exciting game modes to keep things fresh.
—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
While the original impressed us with its ability to enhance product absorption and boost radiance, the new Booster Pro X2 doubles down with stronger output, dual-electrode technology, and seven treatment modes designed to improve everything from dull skin to large pores.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Simon said places like El Paso, Texas, and Orlando, Florida, have seen decreases thanks to a focus on a complete streets policy, which prioritizes safety for all modes of transportation.
—
Dj Simmons
june 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
Both modes use gimbal movements to take multiple exposures.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
Noun
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Post set the gold standard for manners and social behavior for generations of Americans, social graces still valued and taught today.
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Remember that coughing and sneezing without a mask is considered very bad manners, as is attempting to board a train at the last minute and potentially causing a late departure.
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Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate.
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Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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In addition to fast-food tastes and trends, the YouGov report analyzed consumers' views of casual-dining and specialty-dining establishments and offered a profile of weekly fast-food diners.
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The award was so large C-Suite Comp removed Musk as a statistical outlier before calculating broader market trends.
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Shop four more standout styles below.
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And, of course, her dance moves — which draw from belly dancing as well as such Latin and Afro-Colombian styles as champeta and merengue — lived up to their nearly mythic status.
Noun
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
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Emory drank heavily and was prone to terrifying rages.
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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.
Noun
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As summer lingers into autumn, the flower heads take on pink tones as the foliage turns a brilliant wine-red.
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The vibe of every room is prim and professional, with clean lines and neutral tones, creating spaces that would feel appropriate as the backdrop of a last-minute work Zoom, but not too rigid for the kick-off of a leisure trip.
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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.
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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.
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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