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as in new
being or involving the latest methods, concepts, information, or styles
the young artist's converted loft is decorated in a self-consciously mod style
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as in now
keenly aware of and responsive to the latest developments especially in fashion and entertainment
a chichi boutique for mod dressers with deep pockets
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Recent Examples of mod
The company credited its year-on-year success to its creators, including mod developers, in-game app designers, and website private server operators for major titles such as Valorant, League of Legends, Fortnite, Dota 2, World of Warcraft, Rainbow Six Siege, and Minecraft.
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Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These are priced between $2 and $10, and mod authors take home at least 50% of the revenue generated.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, in the 1960s, anyone donning the mod aesthetic (perhaps, most famously, Twiggy) was no stranger to a mini dress with bright opaque tights.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
But with these patches including the recent addition of official mod support, the developers have left the game in the best place for the community to continue the adventure without them.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
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Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These are priced between $2 and $10, and mod authors take home at least 50% of the revenue generated.
—Matt Gardner, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Additionally, in the 1960s, anyone donning the mod aesthetic (perhaps, most famously, Twiggy) was no stranger to a mini dress with bright opaque tights.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
But with these patches including the recent addition of official mod support, the developers have left the game in the best place for the community to continue the adventure without them.
—Ash Parrish, The Verge, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mod
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First discovered: 4 p.m. June 5 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Brockway A new wildfire was reported today at 4 p.m. in Nevada County.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Experts say the easiest way to become more open is to try something new.—
Elizabeth Passarella,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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So after an uneven 2024 (5.19 ERA in 22 relief appearances), Rolison returned to Oxford, Miss., with his now fiancée — the couple will marry in January — determined to abandon regret.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
14 May 2025
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Coney Barrett immediately pulled out a copy of the restraining order, which forbids Rahimi from coming near his now ex-girlfriend or her daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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While North Korea's naval forces are widely seen as far inferior to those of its rivals, analysts say a destroyer equipped with modern missile and radar systems could still boost the North's offensive and defensive capabilities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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His show recreates the joy of his journey, the sense of wonder, the three-decade progression in style and substance that made Wayne one of the greatest rappers of the modern era.—
Abe Beame,
Rolling Stone,
7 June 2025
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The Shark Tank had to be downtown, so downtown had to get bigger.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2025
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Brian Hopkins, 2nd, whose ward includes Streeterville, responded by calling (not for the first time) for moving the existing 10 p.m. curfew for minors who are downtown without an accompanying adult back to 8 p.m.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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One of them, Hip Optical, which touts designer eyewear at non-designer prices, opened earlier this year across from the Apple Store and near True Food Kitchen and BJ’s Brewhouse.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
24 May 2024
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The order arrived as a white, non-designer T-shirt, size 2XL.—
Sha Hua,
WSJ,
21 June 2022
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It was seen as the hipper, edgier alternative to entrenched establishment clubs like Annabel’s and White’s.—
Gary Baum,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2024
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These looks feel decidedly cooler and hipper than your standard suit, which can often read too buttoned-up or formal for a more casual outing.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2023
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The beloved slugger known as Big Papi built this contemporary estate, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami-Dade County, from scratch.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The film’s original soundtrack, including songs by contemporary Ukrainian musical artists such as Serhiy Zhadan, and an original score from composer Frederik van de Moortel, will be released on Spotify on Friday.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Fortunately, Amazon is overflowing with affordable, stylish, and cooling linen pants that will instantly upgrade your most casual outfits while keeping you comfy, regardless of the temperature.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Summer calls for a more straightforward style at times, and this fedora is a quick and stylish way to accessorize simply in all the right ways.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Mod.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mod. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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