state of mind

noun phrase

: a person's emotional state : mood
He's in a bad/good state of mind.

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While punk rock could be considered a state of mind, Sombr practically embodied the old adage in a custom ERL fall 2026 ensemble while in attendance at the 2026 MTV VMAs held tonight in Los Angeles. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026 Toughness is as much a state of mind as is about size, and physicality. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026 The aptly named seasonal fave, Wicked by Essie, will get you in an autumn state of mind. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026 Still in a New York state of mind following the summer of the Knicks? — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for state of mind

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“State of mind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/state%20of%20mind. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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