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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
Apple has positioned it as a creative tool that can build mixes based on moods, themes or specific requests.
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Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Production plans are unlikely to change quickly because budgets are set months in advance, though higher fuel costs will be absorbed, and broader cultural moods tend to surface on screen over time, says Hirsch.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Attendees were especially excited about the Beetles manicure moments as the happy spring colors helped uplift their moods.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But her many readers know that the sweep of the human condition — in all our moods, flaws and bravery — can be found in her books as a reminder that there is hope for our future.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The tilting moods then became a feature throughout the middle part of the season.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
How would clinicians safely prescribe substances that change our perceptions, thoughts, and moods?
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Diagnosis can be made through a physical exam and lab testing, as well as mental health assessments and tracking of moods, sleep patterns and other factors.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026
Production plans are unlikely to change quickly because budgets are set months in advance, though higher fuel costs will be absorbed, and broader cultural moods tend to surface on screen over time, says Hirsch.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 19 Mar. 2026
Attendees were especially excited about the Beetles manicure moments as the happy spring colors helped uplift their moods.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
But her many readers know that the sweep of the human condition — in all our moods, flaws and bravery — can be found in her books as a reminder that there is hope for our future.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
The tilting moods then became a feature throughout the middle part of the season.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The interviews themselves are informative, but unobtrusive, and the while intimate footage of Frazier and Reynolds’ personal lives paints a slightly wider picture of their circumstances, their moods in the aftermath of their unfortunate digital breakthroughs is kept largely at an arm’s length.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
How would clinicians safely prescribe substances that change our perceptions, thoughts, and moods?
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
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The vice president of the Gardner PTA, Oralia Rodriguez, even brought ice cream to campus in an effort to lift spirits.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pernod Ricard has spent recent years moving away from wine and toward spirits, including the December sale of Mumm Napa to Trinchero Family Wine & Spirits.—
Aidin Vaziri,
San Francisco Chronicle,
28 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,
19 Mar. 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
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The Liberty 5 is the first Soundcore model to integrate Dolby Audio, offering specialized immersive modes for music, movies, and podcasts.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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His modes of transportation include camels, sailboats and a poultry truck.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Researchers at Sweden’s Stockholm University used x-ray lasers to determine the existence of the critical point at -81 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and roughly 14,500 pounds per square inch (1,000 atmospheres).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unger, who lives in Clearwater, has a reputation for solid stand-alone thrillers that have landed on bestseller lists, with unusual plots and unconventional motives shrouded in dark-but-not-oppressive atmospheres.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sudden or unfamiliar smells can be stressful for cats, while maintaining familiar scent cues helps reduce anxiety, especially during transitions such as moving house or bringing a cat home from a shelter.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
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To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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