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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
At first, these poems dwell in simple grief, exploring its many moods and variations.
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Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Now his moods are the driving force of the relationship.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Caracas, moods fluctuate between skepticism, optimism and bewilderment.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The moods of the two franchises could not have been more different.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Add Dimmers Dimmer switches control the lighting in your home, giving you the flexibility to suit different moods and activities, Vasilevski says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
By evening, the emotional Moon conjoins Jupiter, lifting moods by reminding us of how nice gratitude feels.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
People’s moods change relatively slowly, Ahrens said, in a process partly driven by neuromodulators.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Now his moods are the driving force of the relationship.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
In Caracas, moods fluctuate between skepticism, optimism and bewilderment.
—Cnn 9 Hr Ago, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
The moods of the two franchises could not have been more different.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
Add Dimmers Dimmer switches control the lighting in your home, giving you the flexibility to suit different moods and activities, Vasilevski says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
By evening, the emotional Moon conjoins Jupiter, lifting moods by reminding us of how nice gratitude feels.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
People’s moods change relatively slowly, Ahrens said, in a process partly driven by neuromodulators.
—Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026
That means this is one couple insistent on continually revealing new facets, moods and surprises.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
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To see him in such high spirits, seemingly not dampened by being rested for the final half-hour as Chelsea continue to manage his minutes, was a rare treat.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Some readers may be old enough to remember the 1976 Bicentennial, which occurred during one of the city’s lowest ebbs and lifted everyone’s spirits.—
John Calvelli,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Launched in 2025, the satellite provides a 240-kilometer imaging swath and revisits most of the global roughly every 12 days using fully polarimetric and interferometric radar modes.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Federal analysts averaged data from hundreds of different transit agencies around the country using a variety of modes, including on-demand ride services, van pools, monorails, heavy rail and funicular rail cars that climb steep slopes.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The frustration of feeling unheard can cause feelings of loneliness and isolation that can increase risk of depression, Lang says.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
11 Feb. 2026
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The American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry has warned that feelings of sadness and isolation are common among older adults, while depression remains widely underdiagnosed.—
Heather Madden,
Boston Herald,
11 Feb. 2026
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That playful approach is also evident in the 1990s trend of product advertisements by auteurist filmmakers like Jean-Luc Godard and David Lynch, who brought their signature styles and atmospheres to commercials for shoes, video games, and more.—
Michael Cowan,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2026
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These planets are similar in size to Neptune and have thick atmospheres rich in hydrogen and helium surrounding denser, ice-rich interiors.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Jan. 2026
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To get rid of those smells, check for leaks and make repairs.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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People described different smells in different areas — from Bloomingdale to Roselle to Addison and Wood Dale, even to Buffalo Grove and the Wisconsin border.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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French oak is commonly used to mature Cognac and wine, but it is also used to finish American whiskey to bring particular aromas and notes of baking spice to the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
8 Feb. 2026
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The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Feb. 2026
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Bloodshot synth figures and delirious vocal performances are presented at their most elemental, as Granli zeroes in on the intangible forces that can make music tweak your senses and sneak past conscious understanding.—
H.D. Angel,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2026
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Visionary filmmaker Elizabeth Chomko has crafted a gorgeous love story, one that both fills the heart and delights the senses.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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