modus operandi

noun

Definition of modus operandinext
as in method
formal a usual way of doing something the thief's modus operandi

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Recent Examples of modus operandi KatzPascale’s entire modus operandi now is to liberate the process. — Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 11 June 2026 The modus operandi extends beyond the interior, shaping how each space relates to the sea and the owner’s style of living. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 Not surprisingly, Marx isn’t the only gubernatorial candidate for whom exaggeration and mythologizing are the modus operandi. — Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 28 May 2026 Killing became the modus operandi of politics. — Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for modus operandi
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modus operandi
  1. method
  2. plan
  3. manner
  4. approach
  5. recipe
  6. style
  7. strategy
  8. technique
Noun
  • And while most of the puppets were hand-built using traditional Henson methods, the puppet for Carol Kane’s character, Commander Pelia, was slightly different.
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Among wellness practitioners, a detox is usually intertwined with total healing and not focused on a single method.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of method
Noun
  • On Sunday, Kushner and Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya also held talks in Egypt to discuss the plan, according to a source familiar with the matter.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The ambitious redevelopment plan, approved in 2023, had a price tag of $660 million and called for more than 1,200 housing units, 70,000 square feet of commercial space and other amenities.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Panettiere’s official cause and manner of death have not been determined, as additional testing results are pending.
    — Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • What does the road map to finishing in 32nd place, but in an ethical manner, look like?
    — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of manner
Noun
  • In other states, a patchwork of AI approaches has emerged, with variance from one school district to another.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The company says these behaviors point toward a different approach to robot programming.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of approach
Noun
  • Countless recipe cards don this very unhelpful tip on how long to cook something.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • After 15 years of experiments, Schumm’s group ended up with a recipe for solid calcium fluoride crystals, doped with little impurities of thorium 229, that looked like transparent millimeter-sized cubes.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of recipe
Noun
  • And users can choose from feeds with different algorithms, like those focused on animals or style or the most popular videos on the app.
    — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Read More TopicsVenice Film Festival Get the latest fashion stories, style, and tips, handpicked for you, everyday.
    — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of style
Noun
  • Protect a focus window, communicate one adjustment, and let rest become part of the strategy.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers stressed that the work represents a material-design strategy rather than a finished commercial battery.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The technique creates extra grip while maintaining a shiny exterior and preventing the bun from looking flat.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of technique

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