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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
Our moods were instantly lifted at the sight of Florida’s only endemic bird species in its natural habitat.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Are these recurring nightmares, because sleep is very important to maintaining stable moods.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Crafted by a team of expert perfumers, the fragrance was shaped by global trends and shifting consumer moods, like the growing desire for self-indulgence and self-control.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Parents of young kids know how quickly their moods can change.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
It’s set in a lighthouse on Lake Superior, where the great inland sea has its own moods and is the apparent dwelling place of an omniscient narrator whose comments begin every chapter.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The melodies exude charm; the harmonic design mirrors the changing moods of the plot; the climaxes are surely plotted.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
Are these recurring nightmares, because sleep is very important to maintaining stable moods.
—Nate Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025
In these cases, being alert to others’ moods became a survival strategy.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Crafted by a team of expert perfumers, the fragrance was shaped by global trends and shifting consumer moods, like the growing desire for self-indulgence and self-control.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Parents of young kids know how quickly their moods can change.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 9 Apr. 2025
It’s set in a lighthouse on Lake Superior, where the great inland sea has its own moods and is the apparent dwelling place of an omniscient narrator whose comments begin every chapter.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025
The concert set was divided into five parts, each with its themes and moods, telling the story of the artist’s journey.
—Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
The melodies exude charm; the harmonic design mirrors the changing moods of the plot; the climaxes are surely plotted.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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