1
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
When Mercury and Mars move into adventurous Sagittarius and your dutiful sixth house, the mood shifts toward productivity and purification.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
The mood was low-key but jubilant.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This decorative touch makes the game look more exciting and sets the spooky mood for your Halloween celebration.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Getting enough rest supports your teen’s immune system, mood, and focus, making sleep a true priority for their health and well-being.
—Kris Ann Valdez, Parents, 22 Oct. 2025
The mood was low-key but jubilant.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
This decorative touch makes the game look more exciting and sets the spooky mood for your Halloween celebration.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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The spirit has strong notes of star anise and caraway, with a range of holiday spices.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Jordan Brand introduced the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 build in 2020, aiming to improve upon the sneaker’s modern reissues, which had lost some of their original aura over the decades.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is that your way of expressing the anger and exhaustion that so many people feel in the country right now?—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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After previously awarded National Endowment for the Humanities grants to organizations around the country were canceled in April, Wisconsin Humanities went into survival mode and launched an emergency fundraising campaign.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Put the thing in Sport mode, and any time your right ankle twitches on the accelerator, the car absolutely leaps forward.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Oct. 2025
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Only Dragon is reusable; the others (including HTV-X) are designed to burn up in Earth's atmosphere when their missions are over.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Rissa emerged from the chapel and began to walk down the aisle during the ceremony, a harpist and choir sang softly in the background, adding to the already emotional atmosphere.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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She was resigned to her fate, helpless with indignation.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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Steeped in dread and indignation, Watcher is feminist horror that imagines what Rear Window would be like if Jimmy Stewart were constantly talked over and dismissed.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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Footage that has now gone viral shows Herrera happily pumping her fists in the air and walking to the front of the stage to join the finalists, while Deane suddenly paused between names.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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As a result, Beirut has terrible air quality and is often submerged under a blanket of exhaust.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Oct. 2025
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Her voice unleashes a sentimental whirlpool of longing, betrayal, and post-breakup rage without a hint of irony.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
27 Oct. 2025
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According to Pearson, patterns like diagonal tile were once all the rage, adding flair and visual interest.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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