1
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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3
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
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends setting a regular bedtime that allows for at least 8 to 10 hours of sleep, which improves focus, mood and academic performance.
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Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The system is not there to facilitate getting high, D’Souza said, but to help regulate the levels and activities of neurotransmitters that affect our mood, learning, body temperature and more.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Designer Lindsey Black knows how to set a mood, crafting unique spaces that feel perfectly composed yet family-friendly.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Also in the episode, Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, gives a rundown of the mood, the vibes and the Bruce of it all at the Telluride Film Festival, which just wrapped its traditional four-day Labor Day weekend run.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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Brian Castrucci, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The system is not there to facilitate getting high, D’Souza said, but to help regulate the levels and activities of neurotransmitters that affect our mood, learning, body temperature and more.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
Designer Lindsey Black knows how to set a mood, crafting unique spaces that feel perfectly composed yet family-friendly.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
Also in the episode, Peter Debruge, chief film critic for Variety, gives a rundown of the mood, the vibes and the Bruce of it all at the Telluride Film Festival, which just wrapped its traditional four-day Labor Day weekend run.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
Noun
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But seeing the children in the shelter − along with the Red Cross staff − brightens her spirit.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the new film, set in 1986, finds the Warrens dealing with a bunch of personal matters, as well as a Pennsylvania family haunted by a mirror cursed with malevolent spirits.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The pressure on high-end fashion brands to maintain their aura of quality, exclusivity and ethics is mounting amid an already challenging luxury landscape, which is being impacted by a global spending downturn.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the wake of a transfer deadline that brought anger and worry from many supporters, the Wolves chairman gave an interview of more than half an hour to the club’s in-house television channel.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others echo the same sentiment, stressing that his anger is more than understandable.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Buses are a major mode of transport in Mexico, where, though freight trains are common, passenger rail routes remain limited.—
Lizbeth Diaz,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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The light bars also have three lighting modes versatile enough for a whole houseful of uses.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
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The athletics track surrounding the pitch at the London Stadium certainly does not help, meaning supporters are a long way from the action and the atmosphere suffers as a result.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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When big gatherings of police and federal agents suddenly show up in residential areas, crowds often meet them with cell phone cameras, righteous indignation and insults.—
Daniel C. Vock,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Seven chapters in descending order structure the movie’s story as a countdown of hiccups, indignations, and even a hallucination, a day each in a pivotal week that will determine Teresa’s destiny.—
Ritesh Mehta,
IndieWire,
27 Aug. 2025
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In addition, residents can check wave height predictions by viewing the NWS Great Lakes Portal, which updates wave heights, wind gusts and air temperature forecasts.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Railroad Commission also approved more than 7,000 flares within areas where the gas reservoir being drilled was known to be high in hydrogen sulfide, increasing the likelihood that the toxic gas could escape into the air.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media shutdown and corruption led to violent clashes between the police and young demonstrators.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Genius dazzles down the ages, but so do fits of rage.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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