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as in spirit
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 aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
there's a haunting mood of melancholy about the ruined old castle
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as in anger
archaic
an intense emotional state of displeasure with someone or something
in his mood, the king spared no one his venomous tongue
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Recent Examples of mood
Serotonin has several critical roles in the body, including mood regulation, sleep, learning, memory, digestion and the body’s response to stress.
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its pleats, the shade shines upward, creating warm mood lighting for your hosting endeavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
How Cannabis Works in the Body Cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate functions like pain, mood, appetite, and sleep.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The mood in the audience was also notably subdued during parts of De Luca and Abdy’s presentation — even when one of the world’s biggest stars, Leonardo DiCaprio, joined them on stage to promote Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its pleats, the shade shines upward, creating warm mood lighting for your hosting endeavors.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
How Cannabis Works in the Body Cannabis interacts with the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate functions like pain, mood, appetite, and sleep.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025
The mood in the audience was also notably subdued during parts of De Luca and Abdy’s presentation — even when one of the world’s biggest stars, Leonardo DiCaprio, joined them on stage to promote Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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Afternoon Tea highlighting the spirit of Thailand is available at hotels in Bangkok, London at Park Lane and Singapore.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
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Derik Faye, alongside Richard Branson and Howard Schultz, embodies the spirit of triumph over circumstances, offering enduring lessons on navigating risk, embracing change, overcoming setbacks, adapting to sacrifice, and maintaining a realistic perspective.—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Shock and anger Economists warn the new taxes will result in higher prices and slower growth in the United States — while spilling over into other countries and hurting the global economy.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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During last year’s presidential campaign, a roadside billboard in Miami that drew comparisons between Trump and dictators like Fidel Castro drew anger from supporters of the president.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Adding those in will reveal a private lounge experience that is likely to make many reconsider their Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or Chevrolet Suburban as their mode of transportation to award shows and beyond.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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When this mode isn’t engaged, the 3’s weight becomes more apparent.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Smyth Tavern is a local destination in itself, thanks to its come-in-and-make-yourself-at-home atmosphere, its friendly service and excellent food.—
Lois Alter Mark,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Its long, arching leaves and small offshoots add a lively touch to any room, creating a refreshing atmosphere.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Newcastle United fans will be used to the fact that they aren’t allowed to enjoy these occasions before sports journalists’ chin-stroking moral indignation takes hold.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The Baldwins shame him, but their righteous indignation feels insincere considering Baldwin wasn’t using her name in that footage with detectives.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Related article 50,000 killed in Gaza since start of Israel-Hamas war, health ministry says The Israeli military resumed air and ground operations in Gaza earlier this week, blamed on Hamas for refusing to agree to revised terms on extending the first phase of the ceasefire.—
Abeer Salman,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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And by the time the judge held the first emergency hearing on this case, there were already two planes in the air and another one ready to take off.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2025
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Male rage, particularly on display in parts of the manosphere, has been steadily rising.—
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Also, the trade war rages, and there were mass firings at key scientific agencies.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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