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as in spirits
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 auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle
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Recent Examples of moods
These issues ranged from academic difficulties and disruptive behaviors to depressive moods.
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Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Our survey confirms other research that shows students who spend time outdoors – particularly in places with mature trees, open fields, parks, gardens and water – report better moods and lower stress.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Freestanding These are large wine racks that don’t need to be mounted to the wall and can hold enough bottles to suit all of your moods.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The most powerful human experiences — moods, memories, music — have always been invisible.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Unlike television or passive media, AI plushies respond in real time, adapting to a child's questions, stories, and moods.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For more color inspiration, Harding's book, Homing Instinct (Rizzoli, September 2025), delves deep into her passion for making spaces that feel truly like home, using color to create moods and manipulate space.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet that forward-thinking attitude allegedly shifted over several months as Raine expressed darker moods and feelings.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Works of art have particular shapes (three-minute pop songs, three-act plays) and particular moods and tones (comic, tragic, romantic, elegiac).
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Our survey confirms other research that shows students who spend time outdoors – particularly in places with mature trees, open fields, parks, gardens and water – report better moods and lower stress.
—Chanam Lee, The Conversation, 2 Sep. 2025
Freestanding These are large wine racks that don’t need to be mounted to the wall and can hold enough bottles to suit all of your moods.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2025
The most powerful human experiences — moods, memories, music — have always been invisible.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Unlike television or passive media, AI plushies respond in real time, adapting to a child's questions, stories, and moods.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
For more color inspiration, Harding's book, Homing Instinct (Rizzoli, September 2025), delves deep into her passion for making spaces that feel truly like home, using color to create moods and manipulate space.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2025
Yet that forward-thinking attitude allegedly shifted over several months as Raine expressed darker moods and feelings.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2025
Works of art have particular shapes (three-minute pop songs, three-act plays) and particular moods and tones (comic, tragic, romantic, elegiac).
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
Noun
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Founded in London in 1969, the IWSC is renowned for its rigorous blind tastings and expert judging panels, which annually evaluate thousands of entries across all major spirits categories.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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As was the case with Dark Forces, this remaster has stunning new cutscenes and visuals that are rich in color, as well as online multiplayer modes like deathmatch and capture the flag.—
Joshua Lamb,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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But most of those low-blue-light modes still let a considerable amount of blue light through, potentially keeping you up at night.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Follow-up observations could probe planetary atmospheres for signatures consistent with life, such as oxygen produced by photosynthesis.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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But their atmospheres can be like Earth's and have giant storms.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Decades of research show that fans have wider friendship networks, stronger feelings of belonging, and less alienation.—
Todd Rogers,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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The band recorded the final tracks live in a communal setting to contrast the initial feelings of seclusion.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
4 Sep. 2025
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Viewers will get more context when the next episode airs Tuesday.—
David Wysong,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
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The Young and the Restless airs weekdays on CBS (check local listings).—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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The mezcal is extremely fragrant, featuring powerful aromas of dark, roasted cacao, spice notes of clove and cinnamon, underpinned by the smoky richness of roasted chilies along with delicate notes of fruit and subtle woody/herbal tones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
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But the fourth, a par three, awakens the senses with sweeping sea views, the smell of salt air, and the promise of what’s to come.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Games are fast-paced, with nonstop activity bombarding the senses and showmanship emphasized as much as — or more than — athleticism.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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Fabric deodorizer spray Consider making an all-natural fabric refresher to get rid of those unwanted smells.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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This prevents buildup from getting baked on, which can be much harder to clean later and can lead to unpleasant smells and stains.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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