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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
But the contrasting moods exemplified the painter’s status as one of Indian art’s most celebrated but controversial names.
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Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Players’ well-being and moods are constantly assessed, with Smith’s four full-time staff, which includes a qualified nurse, using World Health Organisation tools.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
But 17 years later, moods have shifted.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Maack’s collection channels the country’s stark beauty and surreal moods.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Users can ask for playlists to match specific moods, like study focus, workout energy, or relaxing evening, and Spotify will surface the most fitting options.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate our moods, so a lack of it may explain feelings of irritability or sadness that arise.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, for example, melds her image with the foreboding aesthetic of her tour and gothy moods of the songs within.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Beyond Blues introduces non-indigo dye options and versatile customization possibilities, while Airsoft features a fresh palette of luminous mid and light indigo tones, complemented by soft greys and blacks—perfect for spring-summer moods and relaxed silhouettes.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Players’ well-being and moods are constantly assessed, with Smith’s four full-time staff, which includes a qualified nurse, using World Health Organisation tools.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
But 17 years later, moods have shifted.
—Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Maack’s collection channels the country’s stark beauty and surreal moods.
—April Long, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
Users can ask for playlists to match specific moods, like study focus, workout energy, or relaxing evening, and Spotify will surface the most fitting options.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
The latter is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate our moods, so a lack of it may explain feelings of irritability or sadness that arise.
—Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, for example, melds her image with the foreboding aesthetic of her tour and gothy moods of the songs within.
—Lina Lecaro, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
Noun
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For bones, spirits, and some menacing dolls, here’s where to go for a fright.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Budj Bim assigned the weeping she-oak (Casuarina) trees, whose whispering voices can be heard in the wind, to be the guardian spirits of the landscape.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As metrics and modes of consumption evolve, so too will the means by which cultural influence and commercial success are measured.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Longtime collaborators Barki and Bennani peel back layered modes of storytelling to depict relationships brimming with humor and authenticity.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our staff ranked the best playoff atmospheres among the four remaining teams.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Drew Barrymore Show airs weekdays on CBS.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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Its importance to the BBC is underscored by the fact that the corporation is using the series to promote a raft of other content before each episode airs.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of red plum, red raspberry, and crushed violet petals with soft, rounded tannins and flavors of cassis, raspberry, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the book, the protagonist Jonathan Harker nicks himself with a razor and senses Dracula’s rapt attention.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Oct. 2025
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This brain region is known to be active when recalling memories that contain detail from various senses.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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