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
Before anyone says it, yes, major How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days vibes, especially with the ribbons in back.
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Host Ego Nwodim was game, but the vibe was off.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Your new book, Pacific Natural Everywhere, is such a vibe.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
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Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
Host Ego Nwodim was game, but the vibe was off.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Your new book, Pacific Natural Everywhere, is such a vibe.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Feb. 2026
His low-key vibe may seem off-brand for a New York icon, but Brunson’s improbable journey to stardom and workmanlike approach have endeared him to the city like few others.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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But what about the romantic aura?—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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