modes 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of mode
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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modes

2 of 2

noun (2)

plural of mode
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
Noun
In all four cases, the use of new media sparked impressive new aesthetic modes. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS. — New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026 In my tests with SDR input, none of the preset modes handled shadow detail well, with Movie mode earning the lowest marks on that score by merging dark areas into a solid black in some scenes. — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 22 Aug. 2026 The sheer scale of Scott’s art is one of his primary modes to engage an audience, like creating an environment that envelops a room. — Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Other changes include improved Bluetooth connectivity, stronger masking audio, five customizable sleep modes, a case button for phone-free controls and expanded sleep and environment tracking. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026 The candles each require two AA batteries and can be conveniently operated with the remote control that has both timer modes and adjustable brightness settings. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026 Online polls can be conducted much more cheaply than polling using other modes of communication, but the quality can also vary widely. — Ben Wieder, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Flight modes include subject tracking modes, GPS positioning and Return to Home (RTH). — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modes
  1. manners
  2. moods
  3. trends
  4. styles
  5. spirits
  6. rages
  7. tones
  8. enthusiasms
Noun
  • Even as the identity of the South evolves, and more young people lose certain traits that are identifiably southern, manners remain one of the region’s most distinctive and steadfast qualities.
    — Annie Joy Williams, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Beneath Lamb’s unkempt appearance, crude manners, noxious flatulence, and stinging remarks lies one of the sharpest minds in MI5 and a man fiercely protective of his brood of misfits.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of manners
Noun
  • Scott the aesthete, the creator of indelible images and ethereal moods who was unafraid to linger in beauty, even when that beauty was corrupted.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of moods
Noun
  • Recent trends are driving conversations among health officials about how to better track the consequences of a surging problem.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Nostalgia is one of the fastest-growing trends in the home design space right now.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trends
Noun
  • Bloomingdale’s chief merchant Denise Magid also cites backpacks as a strong and growing category, noting demand for classic Polo Ralph Lauren styles and bolder designs from brands like State and Sprayground.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Through her film that moves fluidly between re-enactments and verite documentary styles, Duong crafts an emotionally-wrenching story of family division that leads to peace and healing for a father who left behind siblings in Vietnam.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of styles
Noun
  • Dolly Parton made her final public appearance just two months before her death at the age of 80 and was in good spirits at the time.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • In 1994, Detective Joanne Miller, played by Shailene Woodley, attempts to track Kaczynski down as his bombing spree rages.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The attacks forced people to choose between staying or risking travel to other parts of the province where the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak in history rages.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of rages
Noun
  • For a bold and vibrant fall hair transformation, consider colors with warm tones that add depth and glow to your look.
    — Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 27 Aug. 2026
  • For fall 2026, specifically, Schwartz says his clients are looking for richer, darker tones without sacrificing shine, softness, and movement.
    — Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of tones
Noun
  • Two of Zohran Mamdani’s enthusiasms — better bus service and soccer — have, in the World Cup, found their moment of zingy cross-pollination.
    — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 4 June 2026
  • 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.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
Definition of enthusiasms

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“Modes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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