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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
Noun
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This workaround defeats the spirit of the deferral rules.—
Andre Pennington,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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These lowball glasses give a fashionable look to an old-fashioned or a splash of any spirit.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 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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Hard mode, for instance, increases resource scarcity and enemy aggression, offering a sterner test for seasoned players.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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The Sky look to be in win-now mode, adding tenacious two-guard Ariel Atkins and giving a curtain call to Courtney Vandersloot.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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All planets with atmospheres in the Solar System experience auroras, created by the interaction of magnetic fields with high-energy particles from the sun.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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At February’s European Film Market, Spanish companies reported an upbeat atmosphere despite the absence of major competition titles.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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But there’s vulnerability buried in that sort of indignation.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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The feeling was one of indignation at the officiating and at UEFA, European football’s governing body.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
11 May 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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The Rehearsal airs Sundays at 10:30 p.m. on HBO and Max.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.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 24 May. 2025.
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