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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
His late father had Lewy body dementia, a type of dementia that can cause complications with movement, behavior, thinking and mood, according to the CDC.
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
So, there was great feelings and mood all around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 June 2026
As Marvin’s emotions quickly shift, so does his mood, notes Brown.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Much of the score is mood-setting, but in an undeniably sophisticated way.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 14 June 2026
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ABC News, 15 June 2026
So, there was great feelings and mood all around.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 June 2026
As Marvin’s emotions quickly shift, so does his mood, notes Brown.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 15 June 2026
Much of the score is mood-setting, but in an undeniably sophisticated way.
—Jon Burlingame, Variety, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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The Moroccan American Council fosters cultural traditions and community spirit, and the South Florida chapter formed after Morocco opened a consulate in Miami two years ago, one of just two in the United States, along with New York City.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
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Gaethje will have no shortage of suitors and Topuria is likely to receive a few callouts now that his aura of invincibility has been compromised.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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That is when the United States duels Australia on Friday in a World Cup match hyped by a budding rivalry, next-phase magnitude, and home-field aura.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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But anger is only an occasionally riveting spice in this show, not the dominant emotion.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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The decision against Rong Chhun, a top adviser to the Nation Power Party, was met with anger by supporters gathered outside the Supreme Court complex in Phnom Penh.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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Hermit mode can feel essential.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Leung said his performance approach has shifted over the years toward conveying emotion through minimal physical detail rather than overt expression – a mode that only registers fully on the big screen.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
20 June 2026
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The facilities also contribute to fossil fuel emissions, with Cornell University researchers estimating last year that AI growth could add 24 to 44 million metric tons of carbon dioxide to the atmosphere annually by 2030.—
Katie King,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Adults can savor diverse cuisine at three restaurants—traditional, modern, and artisanal—while enjoying the resort's exceptional value and intimate atmosphere.—
Chelsea Adams,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Many expressed indignation that a climate-friendly clothing brand would appear to go after a beloved climate activist.—
Brittany Peterson,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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Others use their out-of-office emails to either apologize profusely for time away or highlight their indignation at being tied to work or the internet in the first place.—
Isabel Fattal,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Clearly, the smell of barbecue, the sound of music and the love of community and family lingered in him.—
Bobby J. Smith II,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But any cathartic rage is diffused by the one-dimensionality of the characters meant to express it.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Like historically pissed off, in this customer-rage sense.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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