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
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Leaders can reduce transition tax by clustering similar work, shortening meeting chains, and creating reset rituals between modes.
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Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Elon Musk has taken it upon himself to distribute a film online that has been blocked from traditional modes of promotion in its native Germany.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the system can mix and match these operating modes, all power sources can contribute simultaneously when maximum performance is needed, or operate separately when efficiency is the priority.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
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ABC News,
27 June 2026
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
Families can play three different, exciting game modes to keep things fresh.
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Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Noun
By bringing other modes of indoor precision cooking outdoors.
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Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
Leaders can reduce transition tax by clustering similar work, shortening meeting chains, and creating reset rituals between modes.
—
Gerald J. Leonard,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Elon Musk has taken it upon himself to distribute a film online that has been blocked from traditional modes of promotion in its native Germany.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 June 2026
As the system can mix and match these operating modes, all power sources can contribute simultaneously when maximum performance is needed, or operate separately when efficiency is the priority.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
The lightweight, water-resistant device easily attaches to clothing, bags, leashes and more, offering three lighting modes along with a powerful siren designed to help attract attention when needed.
—
ABC News,
27 June 2026
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.
—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Families can play three different, exciting game modes to keep things fresh.
—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
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The Colorado attorney general oversees more than 700 attorneys and staff and manages legal manners spanning consumer protection, civil rights, criminal, water, constitutional and environmental law.
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The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.
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The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
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After witnessing some, frankly, bad overall moods at other major events last year, I was struck by how different things felt at BIO 2026.
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In fact, 72% of Gen Z look to social media for food and drink-focused wellness trends, according to 2025 data shared with CNBC by food & beverages analytics firm Datassentials.
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.
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And luckily, Amazon, Nordstrom, Quince, and more stores have inspired styles for as little as $30.
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In a video published on Monday, the New York Times Wirecutter team compared eight famous hot dog styles from around the country.
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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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.
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Grab this gorgeous burgundy color or opt for five other options, including animal print and neutral tones.
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The accommodations strike a balance between rustic and refined, with neutral tones and natural materials that call back to the estate’s heritage while offering guests an atmosphere of refined comfort.
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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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