moods

noun

plural of mood
1
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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2
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 The space is minimalist and warmly lit, lined with small bottles that feel like a library of moods. — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The voice—that silky alto that slips easily between genres and moods—is what seems to draw people in first, famous fans included. — Riann Phillip, Vogue, 15 July 2026 The vocalist’s wide-ranging gifts and moods benefit from the versatile skill set of the sometime-sideman for Erykah Badu and Madlib. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 July 2026 The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026 After witnessing some, frankly, bad overall moods at other major events last year, I was struck by how different things felt at BIO 2026. — Alex Hogan, STAT, 26 June 2026 Research published in Sage Journals demonstrated that emotions and moods transfer between people in groups through an unconscious process called emotional contagion, influencing cohesion, conflict, and overall unit performance. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026 Priorities shifted along with his moods. — Bob Batchelor, Fortune, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
  1. spirits
  2. auras
  3. modes
  4. feelings
  5. atmospheres
  6. smells
  7. aromas
  8. senses
Noun
  • To be clear, there have been agave spirits that have been made with mole before.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • To preserve the fruit, Elio Carta’s grandmother, Anna Maria Perra, placed the berries in spirits already produced by the family, laying the foundation for what became the house’s historic myrtle recipe.
    — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Other modes of interaction include maritime trade, which is believed to have existed from ancient times.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026
  • The FlexCam adds new hands-free shooting modes, a real-time selfie preview window, and a hands-free system with new shooting angles that produce steadier video.
    — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.
    — Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • With these questions in mind, University of California Riverside planetary scientist Michelle Hill and her colleagues recently simulated what happens to the atmospheres of different sizes of rocky worlds.
    — Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026
  • Cherubim had theorized that some small, rocky planets like LHS 1140 b could develop atmospheres with large amounts of helium over time.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 July 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
  • Warm air, unusual noises, unpleasant smells, or inconsistent cooling could point to low refrigerant, a leak, a worn compressor, or another mechanical issue.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • The wider bowl lets the aromas open up, while the cooler temperature draws out the tea’s body and complexity.
    — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • There, Morris’s large-scale, high-contrast graphic paintings fill the space alongside the shifting aromas of Dir's latest fragrances.
    — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • The rooftop offers a counterpoint—a setting where visitors can reconnect with their senses through elements like shade, the breeze, and seasonal plantings.
    — Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses.
    — Laura Russo, The Conversation, 17 July 2026
Definition of senses

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