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
These activities also improve heart and lung health, increase muscle strength, build stronger bones, and boost mood.
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Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Richards cheekily asked in the video, keeping the mood light with a joke about Mellencamp needing to shave her head for the emergency operation.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
That may partly explain the current mood in Hollywood.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Thus, the family decides to play Four Square and Pin the Tail on the Donkey, watch home movies, and figure out why the kids are in such a mood.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Mallory Christopherson, Verywell Health, 13 Feb. 2025
Richards cheekily asked in the video, keeping the mood light with a joke about Mellencamp needing to shave her head for the emergency operation.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2025
That may partly explain the current mood in Hollywood.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2025
Thus, the family decides to play Four Square and Pin the Tail on the Donkey, watch home movies, and figure out why the kids are in such a mood.
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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On the heels of her 101st birthday, a Beverly Hills residence with ties to the businesswoman and creative spirit has splashed onto the market for $16.5 million.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2025
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This game embodies the spirit of what makes Obsidian games special, and a chance to prove that the studio is one of the most prolific RPG houses in the industry, whose own original creations can stand above even their stellar work making sequels for others.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sunglasses on and joint in hand, Scott sauntered out alongside Uso with the aura of a ’90s wrestler — a picture-perfect moment for both stars.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
12 Feb. 2025
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László has this aura around him and the confidence of a genius and the arrogance of a genius.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2025
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Each take, often running over 12 minutes long, captured the rawness of her journey — her anger, her tears, and her vulnerability.—
Bill Desowitz,
IndieWire,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tapping into his own anger helped bring Kelly's character out, Sullivan explains.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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Continuous megawatt power millimeter-waves can also be efficiently (>90 percent) guided to great distances (>10 km) using a variety of modes and waveguide (pipes) systems, including the potential of using smooth bore coiled and jointed/ joined tubing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2025
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Both the rear- and front-facing cameras feature night and portrait modes.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The shoot was long, intense and hot, but Watkins and Green both credit the crew, their fellow actors and, happily, each other, for creating a collegiate atmosphere on set.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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If Jude’s previous two fiction films were Molotov cocktails of indignation, his latest secretes a kind of scentless poison that gets at the banality with which social injustices are processed and rationalized.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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There was a pervasive sense of indignation from current and former European officials, who have funneled significant aid to Ukraine and are deeply worried about how a ceasefire deal could impact the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) eastern edge.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The software can be fixed either through an over the air update or at a dealer, free of charge.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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The sun collection extends Lindberg’s air titanium rim with its signature spiral hinge and n.o.w.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
17 Feb. 2025
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Thomas Kienzle | Afp | Getty Images Graham’s comments come as debate rages over the substance of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, which Trump announced last week, and what a deal could entail.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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Lululemon Scuba Oversized Side-Slit Hoodie $118 $69 at Lululemon According to my teenager, this oversized Scuba hoodie is all the rage at school for one specific reason: the prominent Lululemon logo on the hood, which is the star of the show.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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