as in energy
usually vibes plural
a spiritual force that is held to emanate from or give animation to living beings
a book by a professor of physiological science about her experiments with human energy fields and the vibes they emanate
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Recent Examples of vibe
Having a location informs the characters… like that vibe in Alexander’s Payne’s films.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Just outside the city, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers both, plus cocktails and SoCal vibes.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
OpenArt’s aim is to allow someone with no technical filmmaking skill but an abundance of storytelling vision to produce a film just like a vibe coder can generate an app.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Flexible seating, including floor cushions, keeps the vibe casual, and a host who actually plays sets the tone.
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Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vibe
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
23 June 2026
Just outside the city, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers both, plus cocktails and SoCal vibes.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
OpenArt’s aim is to allow someone with no technical filmmaking skill but an abundance of storytelling vision to produce a film just like a vibe coder can generate an app.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
Flexible seating, including floor cushions, keeps the vibe casual, and a host who actually plays sets the tone.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for vibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
Noun
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The juxtaposition of familiar names creates an aura that savvy consumers recognize as significant.
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Inspired by the fan-favorite drink, this dreamy aura design blends soft gradients with a vibrant pop of jellyfish candy red for a look that's almost good enough to eat.
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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