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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
Outside the conference hall, the mood broadly matched this message.
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what the stars suggest for your day.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
The trophy helped shift the mood at a difficult time, Cech says.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Strong relationships help the systems in your brain designed to boost your mood and reduce stress.
—Alex Korb, Ph.d., CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 4 May 2026
Daily horoscope insights for all zodiac signs, offering guidance on love, work, mood and what the stars suggest for your day.
—Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2026
The trophy helped shift the mood at a difficult time, Cech says.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Strong relationships help the systems in your brain designed to boost your mood and reduce stress.
—Alex Korb, Ph.d., CNBC, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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Barker’s other heroes include Nathan Fielder and Tim Robinson, comics whose work contains an undeniable dark streak, and who share his prankster’s spirit and high tolerance for unease.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Vitello said postgame that Koss’ helmet cracked as a result of the bean ball, but Koss was in good spirits after the game.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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For now, the closest thing to another A24 eatery is the new Ambassadors Clubhouse, a lavish Indian restaurant imported from London that shares a building with the studio’s offices in Koreatown and by extension some of A24’s aura.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
8 May 2026
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That’s where young Teddy Roosevelt ranched and lived the cowboy lifestyle in the 1880s, a period that influenced his conservation ethos and tough-as-nails presidential aura.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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The family’s anger has subsided some since the baby’s death, in part because of their trust in God’s plan.—
Duaa Eldeib,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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The Nuggets need more athleticism, more length, more anger, more hunger.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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In other playoff action yesterday, the Thunder are verging on a back-to-back sweep of their own as the Lakers hit panic mode.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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There’s a switch on the keyboard for selecting the connection method and, in Bluetooth mode, the keyboard can be paired with three separate devices.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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In Spain, wildfires could create a smoky atmosphere, reducing clarity (as happened in summer 2025).—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
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The red mahogany booths, beige popcorn ceilings and the huge circular ceiling vents all lend to the throwback atmosphere.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
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Where is the indignation about this from politicians, community leaders and clergy?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
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Rhys, long an expert at instilling indignation with soulful sentiment, gets pushed further here.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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Snow Petrels spit out the oil in front of their nests, primarily to ward off predators with its smell and stickiness.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The smell of baby oil on my skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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But ahead of that, the charismatic actor sat down with Vogue to discuss career coincidences, onscreen rage, and growing up in Harlem.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Analog operation With retro all the rage, analog alarm clocks have gone from antique to chic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 May 2026
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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