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
Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This is songwriting whose strength arises, partially, from an ability to texturize all the modes of life — having and losing, looking and longing, comfort and disorientation — and the many moods those modes inspire.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The whole album is constantly in motion, and not only because three different song titles reference modes of transportation.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Audiences are now challenging the media’s monopoly and the top-down lecture modes of addressing viewers and readers, which in some cases can present ethical challenges.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of these are bright modes, which interact with external signals and can be controlled.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
All modes of severe weather will be possible, including damaging winds, hail, flooding, and even a tornado.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Therefore, work-from-home professionals or city dwellers who often use other modes of transportation could save big with this brand.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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Choose modes for stress, sleep, burnout, pain and more.
—Mitti Hicks, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
This is songwriting whose strength arises, partially, from an ability to texturize all the modes of life — having and losing, looking and longing, comfort and disorientation — and the many moods those modes inspire.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
The whole album is constantly in motion, and not only because three different song titles reference modes of transportation.
—Brendan Hay, SPIN, 27 Apr. 2026
Audiences are now challenging the media’s monopoly and the top-down lecture modes of addressing viewers and readers, which in some cases can present ethical challenges.
—Shepherd Mpofu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
Some of these are bright modes, which interact with external signals and can be controlled.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
All modes of severe weather will be possible, including damaging winds, hail, flooding, and even a tornado.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The simple controls and hints gallery are optimized for novices, while the advanced playing modes are better suited for seasoned players.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
Therefore, work-from-home professionals or city dwellers who often use other modes of transportation could save big with this brand.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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