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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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2
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
Designers favor soft, muted tones like light blue, sage, and mushroom gray to create a calming mood.
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
But just as the meeting was about to wrap up, the mood darkened.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The trip was planned in a mood of confidence, even advance celebration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The mood is one of permanent unease, with all the characters bubbling away together in a melting pot of distrust.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 16 Feb. 2026
But just as the meeting was about to wrap up, the mood darkened.
—Rebecca Ramirez, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
The trip was planned in a mood of confidence, even advance celebration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
The mood is one of permanent unease, with all the characters bubbling away together in a melting pot of distrust.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
Noun
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But the composer also makes great use of the saxophone, which playfully dances through melodies that transport the viewer back to the swinging '60s and evokes the spirit of Henry Mancini.—
Alex Galbraith,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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At the bottom it could be motivated by the needs of the human spirit, some Wellsian desire to push out to the stars.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Its status was made even more compelling across price segments by precious metal content, creative value, and the aura of the brands.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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These nails feature a milky white base with a pastel pink aura down the middle and 3D gel designs coated in silver chrome.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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But a reoccurring point of friction and, really, anger on my part is over the dishwashing and laundry at our house.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Washington Post,
20 Feb. 2026
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Zelensky was forced to make a U-turn and acknowledge public anger.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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By this point in their trip to Nepal, the pair was deep in reflective mode, learning and sharing all sorts of things about and with each other.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both with features like adjustable suspension, multiple riding modes, heated grips and seats, and Pirelli tires.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Feb. 2026
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Surveil your barmates Inside Berghain, the atmosphere is eclectic and electric.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Focusing on classic pieces of decor, rather than constantly following changing trends, ensures your space feels like home and creates a cozy, lived-in atmosphere.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board should save its righteous indignation for some other topic.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Many of the musicians and audience members belonged to a generation that’s often stereotyped as languishing in apathy and isolation—but whose indignation about the suffering in Gaza has far outpaced that of other generations.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The body-cam footage shows the officers discussing the smell of alcohol on her breath and the presence of a half-empty wine bottle in the car.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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There's nothing like the sweet smell of honeysuckle in summertime.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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Marinho and other partygoers waved white ribbons and sang a song in a tribute to Orelha, a dog that was killed in southern Brazil in January in a case that caused national rage.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Those skipping romance this season can name an ex after a pile of animal feces, shred old photos for dining deals or smash their way through staged date nights in rage rooms.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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