How to Use mod in a Sentence

mod

adjective
  • Smudge the liner for a pretty, brown smokey eye look, or layer it on thick for a mod style.
    — Elizabeth Denton, Seventeen, 10 Dec. 2018
  • Yet the more modest improvement saves more than twice as much gasoline.
    — Virginia Postrel | Bloomberg View, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2017
  • Her hair was coiffed with a middle part and mod-inspired flipped ends for a playful bob effect.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
  • And this is where the movie takes off from retro mythology to become its own slovenly mod thing.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Opt for a body-hugging top to match and slender stilettos to give this look a mod, polished feel.
    — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • Pair with a button-down or a turtleneck for a mod look; a suede blazer is a closet essential.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Wear these two together for a mod equestrian look straight off the streets of Havana.
    — Kelsey Stiegman, Seventeen, 8 Jan. 2019
  • Rodrigo’s other beloved trends, like vintage mod and indie sleaze, are also on the rise on the site.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • Pair this with crisp white bedding for a serene aesthetic, or a geometric pattern to lean into the mod style.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
  • Hadid’s blazer and mod little miniskirt were made out of fur and covered in the Fendi logo.
    — Maria Ward, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2018
  • The mod kitchen, meanwhile, is all blocky white cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Nov. 2025
  • There was no 92-point outburst — just a more modest 27 points with seven assists.
    — Ocvarsity, Orange County Register, 9 Feb. 2017
  • In addition to their mod coifs, the males had blood-red eyes, which were visible even without binoculars.
    — Dave Taft, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2018
  • But while most would just put on a mod mini dress, a pair of Mary Janes, and call it a day, Kendall did not do that.
    — Rachel Torgerson, Cosmopolitan, 1 Nov. 2017
  • While we're always told bigger is better, Kristin's space-saving plant really gives the room a mod look.
    — Kelly Corbett, House Beautiful, 12 Dec. 2019
  • The mod detail did well to highlight the diamond brooch shaped like a badminton shuttlecock on her left shoulder.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
  • The sleek, chic mod Mexican restaurant and tequila bar added a lacking flavor to the area, and downtown.
    — Laura Demarco, cleveland.com, 29 June 2017
  • Bold colors, like persimmon and aqua, break up all the antiques and give the ceiling frescoes (yes, there are multiple) a mod spin.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The book is witty and different, full of bright, mod fashion and quite literally a lifetime in the making.
    — Will Nevin, OregonLive.com, 14 Aug. 2017
  • The great news is there's a style for everyone, whether your aesthetic leans rustic, mod, colorful, and beyond.
    — Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
  • All the mod-cons of the highest end hotels are here, while the bed has a comfort level that is usually reserved only for your own one at home.
    — Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
  • Bethesda also plans to increase the amount of buildable space for private servers, and eventually add mod support as well.
    — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, 23 Oct. 2019
  • Sarah and Zender collaborated on a mod design for the range hood, which follows the slope of the ceiling.
    — Gary Thompson, Midwest Living, 5 June 2026
  • Overall, the couple has tried to keep the furnishings true to the home's mod aesthetic while adding pieces that gently bring it into the current age.
    — Susan Langenhennig, NOLA.com, 12 July 2017
  • This Kansas City band traffics in an appealing mix of garage rock, mod rock and psychedelic pop.
    — Timothy Finn, kansascity.com, 18 June 2017
  • Look for pieces that utilize bold jewel tones (emerald green is especially on-trend right now) to create focal points that give a sense of modern, not mod.
    — Lauren Hubbard, ELLE Decor, 28 June 2018
  • Hairstylist Dawson Hiegert says Jane wanted a '60s mod look.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • There’s a noticeable veneer on each song that points to the use of analog recording equipment, and even the album covers are a nod to the mod subculture.
    — Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
  • The focus on player freedom once again comes into play here through the mod system, which allows for customization of weapons based on items found or crafted while out and about.
    — Jason Fanelli, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Clean lines and a fall color palette rule in this mod space, which seems tailor-made to serve as a calming base from which to explore the city—or use as a temporary home for longer stays.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025

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