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Recent Examples of moodiness
The darker color palette creates a sense of moodiness and relaxation, without feeling too stark.
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Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
As the son falls out of an old relationship and into a new one, his moodiness acquires a new pathos—seemingly a symptom of the sheer pain of living rather than a response to any single misfortune.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The ambient lighting and gray walls create a scene of warmth and moodiness.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Affectionate Venus and temperamental Mars in Capricorn oppose the moon, escalating our moodiness and sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 1 Jan. 2026
All that shine seemed to hint at a sense of optimism, or at least a desire to counter the moodiness of the dominant palette with a lighter touch.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
But the legendary key party scene only scrapes the surface, and the film's blue-gray moodiness is downright enveloping, not to mention its brutally honest depiction of family ties.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
Darker versions of the swan can imbue a place with a certain moodiness, while the white swan can convey a sense of levity.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 20 Feb. 2026
Positioned between deep winter and the first signs of spring, the month comes with sweet sentiments, chilly weather, and a unique sense of moodiness that makes for some gorgeous manicure inspo.
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
As the son falls out of an old relationship and into a new one, his moodiness acquires a new pathos—seemingly a symptom of the sheer pain of living rather than a response to any single misfortune.
—Dan Sheehan, Literary Hub, 22 Jan. 2026
The ambient lighting and gray walls create a scene of warmth and moodiness.
—Austin American Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Affectionate Venus and temperamental Mars in Capricorn oppose the moon, escalating our moodiness and sentiments.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 1 Jan. 2026
All that shine seemed to hint at a sense of optimism, or at least a desire to counter the moodiness of the dominant palette with a lighter touch.
—Adrian Madlener, Curbed, 24 Nov. 2025
But the legendary key party scene only scrapes the surface, and the film's blue-gray moodiness is downright enveloping, not to mention its brutally honest depiction of family ties.
—Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
Darker versions of the swan can imbue a place with a certain moodiness, while the white swan can convey a sense of levity.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moodiness
Noun
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What Muller is flagging, politely, almost generously, is that policy unpredictability is now doing more damage than hardship.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Expansion teams often explode onto the scene with adrenaline and unpredictability.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Faced with the closure announcement on Facebook, commenters quickly expressed sorrow — and reminisced.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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Buford’s issued a statement Monday expressing sorrow for the victims and thanking law enforcement.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Paranoia’s impulsiveness, fixation, and self consciousness are mirrored in romance as a desire to be perceived in a particular way by a specific audience, a curiosity to uncover something deeper and more vital, and the desire to disappear into a world safe from outside perceptions.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lofland says that while Cooper’s decisions might frustrate the audience, his impulsiveness is an important part of what makes the character tick.—
William Earl,
Variety,
14 Dec. 2025
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There’s a crepuscular somberness, a feeling of looking back on the perfect day, knowing bliss won’t last forever.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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No surprise, then, that this is a fairly respectful rendition, upping the spectacle but staying true to the somberness of Shelley’s cautionary tale.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
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The capriciousness of fate was not lost on Karstens and many of the survivors.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
23 Dec. 2025
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The president’s bombast and capriciousness have led many European countries to increase their defense spending—a positive outcome, to be sure, and not inherently at odds with the notion of a unified, geopolitical West.—
Stewart Patrick,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Sep. 2025
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If your friend or family member is struggling to keep up with daily responsibilities, constantly ruminating about relationship issues, or expressing a sense of hopelessness, consider bringing it up, says Francesca Emma, a therapist in New York.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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His motion veered between expressions of hopelessness and elaborate proposals for prisoner exchanges.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 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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From providing advocacy and helping residents process their grief to connecting them with mental health resources and training for violence prevention.—
Mariana Navarrete Villegas,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Experiencing that joy and anguish can be beneficial for this still-developing group.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Cue awe-inspiring action sequences, gory battles and mental anguish that pushes Ritchson, er, 81, to his physical limits.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Moodiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moodiness. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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