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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
The 30-year-old Peralta always seems to be in a good mood.
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The designer advises considering whether the color will elevate the space's architecture and mood.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
But those in the stands who stayed until the final whistle offered a telling demonstration of how Edwards has changed the mood around Molineux with a steady improvement since the turn of the year.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
The designer advises considering whether the color will elevate the space's architecture and mood.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
But those in the stands who stayed until the final whistle offered a telling demonstration of how Edwards has changed the mood around Molineux with a steady improvement since the turn of the year.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
That heaviness can also shift the mood.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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This all-day, rain-or-shine celebration will be overflowing with live entertainment, festive food, family fun and plenty of Irish spirit, including special offerings from Guinness and Jameson, who will be onsite with festive surprises.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Older and younger kids can play together, fostering a spirit of collaboration.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.—
Rin Velasco,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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Others let their aura do the talking.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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The incident sparked a firestorm of anger, much focussed on the BBC for not removing Davidson’s tic from its broadcast.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
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The North Austin school district is the latest in Texas contending with declining enrollment and fiscal challenges to discuss closing campuses, a strategy that’s led to community heartache and anger from families.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chemical controls are categorized based on their composition and mode of action.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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That’s a product of trying to enhance the atmosphere for the fans within the stadium at the largest events, the team said.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pool is perhaps the best indoor dip in the city; though it’s housed in the basement and there are no windows, the soft lighting from the lanterns adds to the moody and serene atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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When one’s sense of basic fairness is violated, indignation runs high.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The other parents joined them, one or two echoing the incredulity, a mixture of fake consternation, mild indignation, and real pride.—
Yiyun Li,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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The front door was charred black and the smell of smoke and soot lingered in the entryway.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy the smell of this soup cooking from the beginning, as the onions and garlic create a savory aroma.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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This is Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy, a gripping portrait of a young prince caught between action and inaction, grief and rage, truth and deception.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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