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as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion
losing my favorite sweater left me in a bad mood for the rest of the day
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle
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as in anger
archaic
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
in his mood, the king spared no one his venomous tongue
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Recent Examples of mood
Similarly, in personal relationships, HSPs often serve as emotional anchors, providing consistent support and insight due to their acute awareness of their partner’s emotional needs and subtle mood changes.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Embrace the color trend with a deep red-brown timber floor in a herringbone or basketweave pattern, setting a mood of luxury.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
While exercising, your brain releases neurotransmitters that influence everything from your breathing to your mood.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
The sun has gone down behind the basilica's dome, and the mood in the square has calmed, mirroring the solemn proceedings inside.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Embrace the color trend with a deep red-brown timber floor in a herringbone or basketweave pattern, setting a mood of luxury.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025
While exercising, your brain releases neurotransmitters that influence everything from your breathing to your mood.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 May 2025
The sun has gone down behind the basilica's dome, and the mood in the square has calmed, mirroring the solemn proceedings inside.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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And even if Grandma can't be at a family gathering in person, her spirit lives on through her recipes.—
Mary Alice Russell,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Thousands of cheering, carol-singing fans will be sure to lift his spirits.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The gray metallic fixturing in the denim area projects a youthful aura, and there are oversize mirrors, 8.8 feet by 5 feet, for head-to-toe viewing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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The city councilor and over two dozen residents responded to Eureka Street after the presence of federal agents in the neighborhood sparked anger Thursday morning.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2025
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Tangent Posts made by the X account named after Prevost triggered anger among some of the president’s most vocal supporters online.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds deliver a captivating soundscape, ultimate noise cancellation and immersive spatial audio mode.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The books on this list employ both modes: Some offer intriguing glimpses into faraway places or striking journeys; others meditate on the beauty to be found in a backyard.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
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The result was an outpouring of delighted indignation and anti-Corden sentiment, complete with an extended tabloid news cycle.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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With Chrome, OpenAI would gain access to a treasure trove of user behavior data — data that might fuel its large language models but also trigger indignation from privacy activists.—
Tor Constantino, MBA,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Airlines, including United, are working with the FAA to address the issues and ensure safe and efficient air travel.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Besides, with Saturn officially entering Aries on May 24, an air of pragmatism and responsibility will soon begin to hover over our love lives, as this encourages us to build a solid foundation for the future.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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Prosecutors say Read, 45, deliberately hit O’Keefe, 46, with her Lexus SUV in a drunken rage and left him for dead in January 2022.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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So there’s a lot of rage from that, and rightfully so.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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