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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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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
Not only was the mood more upbeat, the conversations were far more honest and open—with less of a pretext that things were perfect and with a belief the 2030 target of $350 billion for the apparel and textile industry—with a $100 billion of that of exports—is actually achievable.
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the community environment and relaxation that’s associated with dancing often promote a joyful mood.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
The scene modes can and cannot work depending on the mood of the phone’s processing.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Additionally, the community environment and relaxation that’s associated with dancing often promote a joyful mood.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
The scene modes can and cannot work depending on the mood of the phone’s processing.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
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In the spirit of holiday giving, the team invites their community to nominate and vote for upstanding charitable organizations that support mothers.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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While plenty of drinkers crowd the bar area, lots of Guinness also flows upstairs at the gastropub, which has the spirit of a French village restaurant.Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 10 Dec. 2024
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Like any entertainer riding high on mass expectations, Pushpa 2: The Rule focuses on the star, and his aura above and beyond everything else in the movie.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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There was an air of promise, an aura of possibility.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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The shooting captivated the nation, both for the brutality of the crime and for the anger and frustration many people expressed about the health care insurance system.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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And knowing that history helps Black women channel their feelings of disgust and anger at the outcome of this election into positive movement forward.Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fortnite is launching a permanent mode featuring the original map and gameplay from its 2017 release.Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024
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The final, boss-level light mode combines aspects of all three settings for a 23 percent reduction in eye, brain, and muscle coordination.RM Clark, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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The presence of luminaries such as Clive Davis and Quincy Jones as music chairmen, along with show producer George Schlatter, created an atmosphere of star power that rivals even the top entertainment industry awards shows.Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 15 Dec. 2024
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In the thick atmosphere, stray dogs fight with seabirds for scraps of offal and urinate against the barrels of blood and salt water where waiting fish float.Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hochul had expressed her indignation on X on Wednesday.Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 6 Dec. 2024
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Users expressed their indignation at the boyfriend's actions, recognizing the potential damage to her professional reputation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The series finale of Blue Bloods airs Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some good news: The Arctic plunge of air will quickly pivot eastward and then off the Atlantic coast this weekend, AccuWeather said.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Another incident found the mother taking the phone from her son, which sent the boy into a fit of rage.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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The level of rage was a shock that should make billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy think twice before using their non-governmental, Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE— to shred industry regulation rather than reform it.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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