1
as in style
a distinctive way of putting ideas into words
uses a colloquial mode of expression for his informal essays
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as in spirit
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 trend
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 mode
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
An observation, a surprising message or a sudden change of plans could push you into reaction mode.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Her league stays in constant reactive mode, accused of failing to protect its star of stars.
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Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The monitor also comes with preset modes, including Gamer, FPS, and RTS, to bolster your gameplay skills.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
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All this to say, the power couple has finally entered wedding mode as spectators gather around Madison Square Garden hoping to catch a glimpse at the festivities.
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Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
3 July 2026
An observation, a surprising message or a sudden change of plans could push you into reaction mode.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Her league stays in constant reactive mode, accused of failing to protect its star of stars.
—
Jon Root Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2026
The monitor also comes with preset modes, including Gamer, FPS, and RTS, to bolster your gameplay skills.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mode
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Miles of security fencing now surround the National Mall, with extensive road closures and airport-style screening at entrances to both the Great American State Fair and the Salute to America event.
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This pretty jean skirt has a stretchy drawstring waistband and two deep front pockets that add a laidback touch to the midi style.
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If American music in 1976 represented a collective, inquisitive, inventive American spirit of discovery, the semiquincentennial in the age of social media has become more about the individual identity.
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The spirit of a '90s summer vacation is alive and well in tropics-print caftans like this fresh-off-the-runway one from SHAN's SS27 Collection.
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In January, a World Economic Forum report estimated that new technology, alongside other economic and demographic trends, will create 170 million roles and displace 92 million others by 2030.
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This trend, however, sparks concerns about a looming leadership crisis.
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But even here, where the damage is being done gleefully and wantonly, the US Congress has stood up to these funding cuts in a bipartisan manner.
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The platform should be structured in a manner that is intuitive, engaging and easy to navigate, enabling employees to quickly locate relevant information and resources.
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The throngs of teenagers doing back flips into the Canal Saint-Martin and playing soccer in the street set the mood for the week.
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Persistent fatigue despite adequate sleep, dizziness, breathlessness, brain fog, low mood, brittle nails, hair fall, feeling unusually cold, and changes in skin quality all signal low ferritin levels.
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The latests stats mean AI music has exploded by 650% in 16 months.
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The latests forecasts show a new round of storm systems will increase rain chances across much of Northern California and the Central Valley in the coming days.
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April 20 – May 20 Taurus, your presence sets the tone today.
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Sandlin setting the tone was huge.
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After recently joining the brand ambassadorship craze by naming Spanish music sensation Bad Gyal as their brand’s first ambassador, the Dsquared2 founders are adding a male counterpart to this new strategy by tapping another local talent.
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And, now, the secret is out on where to get a taste of the latest flavor craze to hit in the Charlotte area — a rich, savory beef broth.
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“Mode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mode. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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