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
Rhodiola has also been found to improve negative mood in adults with mild anxiety.1
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And when Angela asks about how Brit lost her license—likely looking for clarity, not conflict—the mood shifts fast.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
During this same window of life, many women are also navigating perimenopause and menopause, a complex and under-supported health transition that can affect mood, energy, sleep and more.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 25 Apr. 2025
Recently, the mood in higher ed has shifted from introspective to panicked.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
And when Angela asks about how Brit lost her license—likely looking for clarity, not conflict—the mood shifts fast.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 14 Apr. 2025
During this same window of life, many women are also navigating perimenopause and menopause, a complex and under-supported health transition that can affect mood, energy, sleep and more.
—John Samuels, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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Will the new pope revive a more conservative approach to the church or stay in the modern spirit of Francis? The coming days will tell.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Over time, this becomes a powerful language between you and your spirit.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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In videos and photos on social media, Leake, now in his early fifties, had the aura of an elder-statesman goth punk.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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The overwhelming majority of those games have not carried the aura of a special occasion in the way UEFA Champions League or Copa Libertadores fixtures can in Europe and South America.—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fear leads to anger, anger leads to hate, hate leads to …boffo box office!—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2025
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The focal point of our anger and pain may not even know we are hurt.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Too many founders get stuck in endless preparation mode.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Enjoy the game in single-player or online multiplayer modes.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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More than 2,300 rocket bodies orbiting the Earth can't be controlled and will eventually reenter the atmosphere, according to Nature.com.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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And the present environment, with harsh temperatures, intense radiation, and a sparse atmosphere, isn’t exactly propitious for life.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Spring is in the air – and so are seasonal allergies.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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How radar works Radar is commonly known for measuring the speed of cars, making weather forecasts and detecting obstacles at sea and in the air.—
Aly Fathy,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors allege that Read, 45, deliberately hit O’Keefe with her SUV in a drunken rage and left him to die in the snow in January 2022.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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If Episode 2 was the depiction of fire and uncontrollable rage — with Tommy flaming down an unrelenting monster known as a bloater, and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) torturing and killing Joel — Episode 3 is the opposite.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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