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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
Match the chirping birds and cheerier moods with a fun, fresh manicure.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Through lively narration and playful orchestral music, the Cincinnati Pops brings Ferdinand’s story to life using the instruments of the orchestra to paint characters, moods and settings.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Morning moods shift before steady courage arrives gently.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Crocheters' moods also significantly improved after crocheting.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Whether selecting a minimalist wave header or a structured pinch pleat, these personalized details allow a room to shift seamlessly between different moods and light levels.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Our moods swell with care, generosity, and affection when Luna initially conjoins expansive Jupiter.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
After eight weeks of relative darkness in comparison to the light and bright moods of a typical Nebraska football offseason, three practices into the spring on Wednesday, the Huskers sent Brett Maher and two new defensive assistants out for public introductions.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Through lively narration and playful orchestral music, the Cincinnati Pops brings Ferdinand’s story to life using the instruments of the orchestra to paint characters, moods and settings.
—Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Feb. 2026
February 19 – March 20 Morning moods shift before steady courage arrives gently.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2026
Davis is a curious sort of colorist, using a limited palette that works overtime in the production of moods.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
Crocheters' moods also significantly improved after crocheting.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
Whether selecting a minimalist wave header or a structured pinch pleat, these personalized details allow a room to shift seamlessly between different moods and light levels.
—Gretchen M. Stone, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
Noun
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The spirits are all around here.—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The day event features a pop-up photo studio with celebrity photographer David Christopher Lee, along with brands across beauty, wellness, home and spirits — and puppies also available for adoption.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Mar. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tech and driving modes that matter.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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The same drive modes and powertrain sound options from the 5 N were present.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
4 Mar. 2026
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But some of those feelings are shared by many within the building, after OpenAI struck a deal with the Pentagon on Friday to use its AI models in classified systems.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cash flow from Mauve's operations will help Blue Skies Space complete the development of its next mission, called Twinkle, a 220-pound (100-kilogram) satellite designed to directly observe nearby exoplanets and measure the compositions of their atmospheres.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, these newer deodorants marketed as whole-body deodorants often do a good job at deodorizing the areas that create malodorous smells.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bad smells will back up into your house when pipes clog.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 2026
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
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You are brought to your senses, this time by squawking and the rapid beating of wings.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Let some quiet music gently soothe your senses while worries drift away.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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