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
Scenic enough for a bike ride with small time vibes of California at its happiest, Sonoma makes for an ideal getaway.
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Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
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Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Suddenly, the results are good, the vibes are even better, and the expectations are growing by the minute.
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Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The crowd sang along with such heart, giving off 2000s karaoke vibes.
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Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The World Cup is in a bit of a lull right now, as the chaos of the sprawling group stage, with its communal good vibes, gives way to the business end of the tournament.
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Within ambient rap, a sprawling SoundCloud terrain that’s almost solely dictated by vibes and melody, suckrball stands out as a lyrically vivid bloodletter.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Bring the swirly retro vibes to you without having to scour page after page of vintage sites.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Kaila Yu,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon.
—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
Suddenly, the results are good, the vibes are even better, and the expectations are growing by the minute.
—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
28 June 2026
The crowd sang along with such heart, giving off 2000s karaoke vibes.
—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 June 2026
The World Cup is in a bit of a lull right now, as the chaos of the sprawling group stage, with its communal good vibes, gives way to the business end of the tournament.
—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
27 June 2026
Within ambient rap, a sprawling SoundCloud terrain that’s almost solely dictated by vibes and melody, suckrball stands out as a lyrically vivid bloodletter.
—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
26 June 2026
Bring the swirly retro vibes to you without having to scour page after page of vintage sites.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
Noun
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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