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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
Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
So far, crowd moods have been good, but tempers rise in the knockout stage of the competition.
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Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Our protagonist lives with his reliably wise grandmother (Pam Hyatt) and Professor Crazyhair (Scott McNeil), whose hair changes color with his moods.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Those are the moods perfumers are bottling now, but with a more sophisticated finish.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.
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Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
So far, crowd moods have been good, but tempers rise in the knockout stage of the competition.
—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Our protagonist lives with his reliably wise grandmother (Pam Hyatt) and Professor Crazyhair (Scott McNeil), whose hair changes color with his moods.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Those are the moods perfumers are bottling now, but with a more sophisticated finish.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
That churning mix of confidence and doubt gives Sir Render a full-bodied dynamism that Navy Blue albums can sometimes lack, moving between moods instead of circling around a single frame of mind.
—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
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Thank you for a plethora of news on June 17 that didn’t crush our spirits.
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As one of the world’s largest spirits conglomerates, the company certainly had access to some choice, well-aged stocks.
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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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Switching modes from producer to hotel visionary, LVP already has a pretty good idea what life inside the hotel will look like a year from now.
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On top of the permanent Black Ops Classic rotation, two modes arrive in Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, a 6v6 playlist with rotating Weapon Blueprints, and Knife Fight, a 2v2 melee twist on Gunfight.
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Pets can have a positive impact on our mood by reducing feelings of anxiety and sadness.
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And second, showing up alone can create some feelings of anxiety even for the most outgoing people.
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Ricard is no stranger to raucous softball atmospheres.
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Each smell is said to elicit different atmospheres.
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
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This delightful 100 percent Garnacha wine has aromas of vanilla, oak, caramel, red plum, and raspberry with soft, supporting tannins and flavors of blackberry, plum, and cassis.
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Espresso is meant to be savored in just a few sips, allowing its rich aromas and bold flavors to shine without distractions.
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Woods, stone, natural fibers enliven the senses.
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Oh, and their spidey senses can quickly turn into suspicion if their loyalty is tested.
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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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