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
While the message from founders blissed out on 180 degree heat is one of bringing together community and good vibes, the reality can be cutthroat.
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Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
Soak up the desert vibes at the fire pit beneath a string of bistro lights, or from the hot tub while watching the sunset.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The shop itself is a small walk-in storefront that gives off classic New York bodega vibes.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Community vibes feel warm and personal.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Community vibes feel warm and personal.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These two looks are very much in keeping with the Hadid sisters’ vibes of late.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the good vibes helped his teammates in their most dominant win of the season, the 10-2 shellacking of the Blueshirts.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Presenter Nikki Glaser was giving belle of the ball vibes in this pleated, pale pink Zuhair Murad gown and David Yurman jewelry.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 14 Jan. 2026
Soak up the desert vibes at the fire pit beneath a string of bistro lights, or from the hot tub while watching the sunset.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2026
The shop itself is a small walk-in storefront that gives off classic New York bodega vibes.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2026
January 20 – February 18 Community vibes feel warm and personal.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Jan. 2026
Aquarius January 20 – February 18 Community vibes feel warm and personal.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
These two looks are very much in keeping with the Hadid sisters’ vibes of late.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2026
Perhaps the good vibes helped his teammates in their most dominant win of the season, the 10-2 shellacking of the Blueshirts.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Presenter Nikki Glaser was giving belle of the ball vibes in this pleated, pale pink Zuhair Murad gown and David Yurman jewelry.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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