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 politicized mood of the period is ultimately responsible for the two primary source materials that make up One to One.
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
More than in the past, the direction of the markets and the global economy depends on the mood of the president.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump’s volatile trade war, which threatens higher inflation, has significantly weighed on Americans’ moods these past few months.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Our moods were instantly lifted at the sight of Florida’s only endemic bird species in its natural habitat.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
More than in the past, the direction of the markets and the global economy depends on the mood of the president.
—Jeff Sommer, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
President Donald Trump’s volatile trade war, which threatens higher inflation, has significantly weighed on Americans’ moods these past few months.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
Our moods were instantly lifted at the sight of Florida’s only endemic bird species in its natural habitat.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mood
Noun
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There are signs that SEIU Local 1000’s efforts have renewed the spirits of members who in recent years have weathered a tumultuous leadership change and a contract negotiation that left many unsatisfied.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The departures of Kuzma and Valančiūnas, as well as the additions of Middleton and Smart, set the stage for the Wizards to dramatically improve their ball movement and overall spirit.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Like Napoleon’s Uncle Rico, who dwells on his long-ago high-school-football days, Garrett is living in the faded aura of past glory: in his case, a 1989 video-game championship.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Aggression For some individuals, the turmoil following a breakup can give rise to an inexplicable burst of anger.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Damn, again, my woulda, shoulda anger steams beneath a somewhat placid exterior.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Hornets are officially in planning and evaluation mode now.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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The White Sox were already in defensive mode after another awful start to the season.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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In a moment of feigned indignation, Sandler threatened to storm out of the ceremony, which prompted O'Brien to apologize for his attack.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Tsunoda then spent the second stint starting at the rear wing of Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin, again toiling in the dirty air.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Lounge The Plane The Seat The Amenities The Food The Entertainment The Service The Verdict Before the days of cramped cabins, chaotic boarding zones, and the ever-diminishing legroom, air travel promised a sense of exclusivity.—
Scott Campbell,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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The year is 2025 and ninjas are once again all the rage.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2025
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Seems like podcasts are all the rage these days, so what makes Tracy's any different?—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Mood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mood. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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