vibe

noun

ˈvīb How to pronounce vibe (audio)
Definition of vibenext
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 As Mikey, Fred Hechinger gives off young Tobey Maguire vibes, and the movie uses that aura with compelling poignance. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 The vibe between me and Johnny influenced the vibe of the film. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 For a sporty yet chic vibe, try out the polished style of Mary Janes. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 Come for the cheese soufflé (a must), and stay for the vibes. — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibe
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  1. energy
  2. aura
Noun
  • Researchers in the United States are shaping the nanoscience frontier, using atomic‑scale control to accelerate advances in electronics, energy storage, catalysis, sensing and medicine.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Oil prices edged higher Thursday as worries over escalating tensions in the Middle East and their impact on energy supplies kept Brent crude above $100 a barrel.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The scale of its attack on the United States gave al-Qaeda an aura of momentum and outsize influence within the jihadi movement and beyond.
    — Daniel Byman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The aura of regimented cool that Vanhée created at the Row caught the attention of Hermès executives.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of aura

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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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