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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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 prevailing mood in the Vatican is anxiety and a sense of uncertainty.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Her story has many different layers, dimensions, and moods.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
In fact, the mood is almost too happy and light for me.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
As the mood of the play becomes more somber (complete with darkening sky, thunder, rain and wailing guitar), its purpose becomes clear.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Christopher Lamb, CNN, 8 Mar. 2025
Her story has many different layers, dimensions, and moods.
—Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
In fact, the mood is almost too happy and light for me.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
As the mood of the play becomes more somber (complete with darkening sky, thunder, rain and wailing guitar), its purpose becomes clear.
—Demetrios Matheou, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
Noun
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As such, the doc is also a declaration of love for the Ukrainian people, their spirit, and their resilience.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
22 Mar. 2025
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With its carnival atmosphere and legendary party spirit, the three-day event joins other Asian showpieces such as the Singapore Grand Prix and Australian Open in drawing tourists and business travelers alike.—
Andrew McNicol,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another brand that elicited an aura of femininity through the creation of the romance on the runway was N°21.—
Elizabeth Grace Coyne,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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An aura of rebellious Britishness radiated through the bold clash of tartans, black leather motorcycle jackets, and ornate embellishments that evoked the iconic style of Pearly Kings and Queens.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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President Donald Trump has reacted with anger after Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a new 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States, in response to a wave of tariffs on Canadian goods.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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This has allowed our sibling relationship to remain intact and there is no resentment or anger.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The guitar bolts and sweeping synths beg you to imagine Carti as some kind of shadow boss, levitating in the sky like SpongeBob going Goofy Goober mode.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2025
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In that mode, judges and lawyers abandon legal sobriety and bend the law beyond its recognizable contours in order to thwart Trump.—
The Editors,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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The atmosphere is upscale and inviting, with a great drink selection featuring plenty of bourbons and craft cocktails.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the stage remained in orbit for nearly three weeks before falling back into the atmosphere on February 19, scattering debris fragments at several locations in Poland.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With love and loss, inspiration and indignation, For Melancholy Brunettes (& Sad Women) is a folk tale, a small-town barroom yarn, a gothic novel, and a ghost story.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Advertisement To put it mildly, the indignation is real but a remedy is missing. Lawmakers face a deadline at the end of the week to adopt a spending program or trigger a government shutdown.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The rise in the shipments from both companies helped deliver a massive uptick in air cargo demand into the U.S. throughout last year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Steelers were originally often mocked to take a receiver at 21, but after trading for DK Metcalf, the team's draft strategy is more up in the air.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Such avant-garde court designs certainly are the rage these days.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
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In these moments, an intense, nearly existential bewilderment sets in, usually followed by rage.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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