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
But in the bond market, bad vibes are shaking investors – and could check stocks’ ability to keep climbing.
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 May 2026
Tennis players have long been attractive endorsers for luxury brands—the sport’s clientele, locations and vibes all align—and recently the push for product placement has spilled onto the court itself.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
She was linked arm-in-arm with Anwar, who mirrored her vibe in a black scoopneck vest, extra-long cargo shorts (a trend already spotted by Vogue), a distressed gray cap, and black sneakers.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The relaxed fit gives it an effortless vibe, while the clean lines keep it looking polished enough to wear out to lunch or on errands.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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John Towfighi, CNN Money, 26 May 2026
Tennis players have long been attractive endorsers for luxury brands—the sport’s clientele, locations and vibes all align—and recently the push for product placement has spilled onto the court itself.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
She was linked arm-in-arm with Anwar, who mirrored her vibe in a black scoopneck vest, extra-long cargo shorts (a trend already spotted by Vogue), a distressed gray cap, and black sneakers.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 May 2026
The relaxed fit gives it an effortless vibe, while the clean lines keep it looking polished enough to wear out to lunch or on errands.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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