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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
The show was always brilliant at orchestrating moods, with its slow-fast, quiet-loud contrasts, its extreme close-ups and noisy action scenes.
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Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
After witnessing some, frankly, bad overall moods at other major events last year, I was struck by how different things felt at BIO 2026.
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Alex Hogan,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Research published in Sage Journals demonstrated that emotions and moods transfer between people in groups through an unconscious process called emotional contagion, influencing cohesion, conflict, and overall unit performance.
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Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Our protagonist lives with his reliably wise grandmother (Pam Hyatt) and Professor Crazyhair (Scott McNeil), whose hair changes color with his moods.
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Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
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Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
After witnessing some, frankly, bad overall moods at other major events last year, I was struck by how different things felt at BIO 2026.
—
Alex Hogan,
STAT,
26 June 2026
Research published in Sage Journals demonstrated that emotions and moods transfer between people in groups through an unconscious process called emotional contagion, influencing cohesion, conflict, and overall unit performance.
—
Julian Hayes Ii,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Similar to the way the moon waxes and wanes, this Water sign’s moods are known to fluctuate.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
—
Bob Batchelor,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
To commemorate the grand opening, Butter Baby has released Blind Box Series 1, featuring seven collectible characters in different outfits and moods that capture the playfulness of the viral character.
—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
Our protagonist lives with his reliably wise grandmother (Pam Hyatt) and Professor Crazyhair (Scott McNeil), whose hair changes color with his moods.
—
Skyler Trepel,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 June 2026
Priorities shifted along with his moods.
—
Bob Batchelor,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
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Koval Distillery, Chicago’s first legal post-Prohibition distillery, produces spirits as artful as its bottle designs and Vin312 Winery has grown from its owner’s garage into a full-fledged tasting room.
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The release continues Tamworth’s tradition of creating spirits inspired by the natural world around its rural New Hampshire home.
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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By bringing other modes of indoor precision cooking outdoors.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
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And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been probing for atmospheres around other rocky worlds orbiting red dwarfs, such as those in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
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Ciba lets the competing atmospheres remain in tension.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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Needless to say, my spidey senses were tingling with excitement.
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An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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