moods

noun

plural of mood
1
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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2
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 But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026 In her poems, Marson gives voice to many moods of the Jamaican diaspora. — Anne E. Fernald, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 Lush layers of melody and instrumentation submerges the listener in both metaphoric thought and shifting moods. — Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026 Schmidt alludes to the impossibility and unreliability of language, preferring color and soundtrack to dialogue as a means of conveying various moods. — Matilda Hague, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026 Without enough sleep, the organization says, the risk of negative moods, anxiety and depression rises. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 Hunger can amplify low moods, irritability and worry, which is not what any nervous child needs before walking into a new classroom. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 The slower pace allows friends to socialize on the way, and the exercise releases doses of endorphins, dopamine and serotonin to improve student’s moods and brain health for a better day. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 In his work, Schmidt lets images, sounds, music and moods do the talking, while spoken words are rarely necessary. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moods
  1. spirits
  2. auras
  3. modes
  4. feelings
  5. atmospheres
  6. smells
  7. aromas
  8. senses
Noun
  • Dolly Parton made her final public appearance just two months before her death at the age of 80 and was in good spirits at the time.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Alcoholic beverages Wine, beer, spirits, including whiskey, vodka, gin, are all impacted.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of spirits
Noun
  • Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • In all four cases, the use of new media sparked impressive new aesthetic modes.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Electronic rider aids include Bosch cornering ABS, 3-stage traction control, five riding modes, a 6-axis IMU, a bi-directional quickshifter, cruise control, and TPMS.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of modes
Noun
  • Abrams was able to return to the song without being overwhelmed by the feelings that came with writing it.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ye, YG, Black Thought, Larry June and others, the album also finds Game seemingly airing out some long-simmering feelings about none other than Kendrick Lamar.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Mayor Karen Bass had imposed a 45-day deadline for Lineage to clean everything up as neighbors complained of rotting smells, rodents and flies.
    — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Check your light switches to see if the lights flicker on demand, feel warm to the touch, or show any sparks, burning smells, or crackling sounds.
    — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Cantina della Volta BrutRosso ($9 a glass) is a bold ruby red in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and strawberry.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
Noun
  • Motion sickness is caused by a disagreement between what your inner ear senses and what your eyes see.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of senses

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“Moods.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moods. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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