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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of vibe
There’s no hard data on the correlation between Pavia’s rise and Vandy football’s upward trajectory, but the vibes are hard to miss.
—
Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
That said, the survey found that a clean space also needs to be coupled with good vibes.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
With black stitching along the pink straps, the silhouette had a retro vibe.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Heat captures a certain vibe unique to Los Angeles.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vibe
Andrea Williams, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Oct. 2025
That said, the survey found that a clean space also needs to be coupled with good vibes.
—Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
With black stitching along the pink straps, the silhouette had a retro vibe.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Heat captures a certain vibe unique to Los Angeles.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
-
Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
-
According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Jordan Brand introduced the Air Jordan 1 High ’85 build in 2020, aiming to improve upon the sneaker’s modern reissues, which had lost some of their original aura over the decades.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
-
An eerie aura settles over Denton, Texas, in October, turning its town square into a destination that attracts Halloween lovers from around the world.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
22 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share