vibes

Definition of vibesnext
plural of vibe
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 The food is consistently good, but the view and the vibes are the real luxuries. Jenna Curcio, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026 Expectations will continue to climb for Iowa State, but for now, the vibes are good. Justin Williams, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 The melodic and sunny set was infused with love, horns and abundant good vibes that set the tone for the rest of the night. Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 But in conversation, those positive vibes aren’t always easy to come by. John Ross, Vanity Fair, 24 Mar. 2026 Expect dreamy vibes brought to life by even dreamier music. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026 In were podcast-style audio setups and messy, center-of-the-newsroom production vibes more line with the aesthetic of indie influencers. Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026 These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026 The game also had some chippy and testy vibes. ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
  • Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
  • State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.
    Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Trump cultivates an aura of unpredictability, but his actions betray certain patterns that are discernible to those who know where to look.
    Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Celebrate, manifest or recharge your aura with a candle that's playful, bold and a little too accurate.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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