as in energy
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 vibes
In a 1960s pale yellow Givenchy gown paired with long white gloves and Swarovski crystals, Grande's look brought strong Princess Belle vibes, while her co-star Cynthia Erivo opted for a similarly glitzy black-and-white look.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Many of these actions have been part of the president’s larger goals of reining in government spending, increasing energy independence and restructuring federal agencies.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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