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
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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.
—
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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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
Noun
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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