MODES Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

modes 1 of 2

noun (1)

plural of mode

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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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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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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Noun

The quick start guide is helpful for getting the microwave ready to use, while a more extensive booklet provides the nitty-gritty details on settings and modes like the sophisticated sensor-reheating functions (more on that later). — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 There are very few modes of safe, reliable transportation that might be advertised as advanced emetics. — Caroline Mimbs Nyce, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 Finally, grab 21% off the TCL Nxtpaper 11 Gen 2 Android Tablet, providing an eye-friendly display and versatile 3-in-1 VersaView modes. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 Other features All Makita drills and drivers have the versatility of two-speed modes. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026 Smartphone astrophotography has become increasingly popular over recent years, with some models now featuring bespoke modes for capturing the night sky. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The transition gives the interceptor two distinct flight modes. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026 Virtual try-on is spilling out of beta and into real shopping carts, with supermarket kiosks, iOS apps and AI search modes all racing to show you how a garment, frame or ring will actually look. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026 The Kiwi Wellness Eye Massager adds massage modes and Bluetooth audio, sitting closer to a lifestyle gadget than a therapeutic device. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The problem isn’t so much a question of bad manners or even of corruption.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
On the Awesome Etiquette podcast, Lizzie Post and Daniel Post Senning answer your questions on, well, pressing manners.

— Air Mail, Air Mail, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of manners

Noun

Setting the shifting moods expertly is Michael Giacchino’s score that nicely avoids the clichés of the genre(s) while still honoring them.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026
An interactive brew bar will pair Kiehl’s skin care ingredients with customers’ moods and skin concerns.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of moods

Noun

Netflix has lost more than 40% of its value since June 2025 amid concerns about engagement trends and a lack of breakout hits.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
In addition to El Niño, regional climate trends over the past 15 years show a clear signal toward warmer winters across Lower Michigan.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of trends

Noun

Each of the homes is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with the homeowners’ individual styles and family traditions, organizers said.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
Some have questioned whether the 76ers can keep all of their stars satisfied this season, but Embiid believes the team can succeed without forcing its stars to make major sacrifices or drastically alter their playing styles.

— Chantz Martin OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of styles

Noun

The wines and spirits division maintained its momentum with a 6 percent increase in organic sales, while revenues in perfumes and cosmetics were flat in the quarter.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
These competitive spirits must defeat someone else, proving their mastery of the English language in the arena.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of spirits

Noun

Foster, a defense contractor who’s just lost his job, rages at the burdens of everyday life in America, and thinks the world is working against certain people.

— Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2026
Until there is, the debate over the sustainability of the memory cycle and the appropriate earnings multiple rages on.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of rages

Noun

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Designed by notable furniture and interior designer Yabu Pushelberg (whose projects also include JW Marriott Hotel Tokyo), rooms are awash in warm gray tones and feature upholstered linen beds.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of tones

Noun

Tyson offered up his thoughts and enthusiasms on this remarkable investigatory tool.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026
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

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