vibes

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 While opportunities exist, especially with a job offer, moving on vibes alone is risky due to the wage-to-rent disparity. Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 The classic beach vacation vibes are strong here, and they’re only amplified by complimentary activities like oyster bed tours and low-tide mini golf right on the sand. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Lead with warmth, but do not rely on vibes to hold the structure together. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Those good vibes were on display when Son’s shot whizzed between two defenders and the outstretched arms of Galaxy goalkeeper Novak Micovic. Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026 This stylish linen and rayon set delivers a minimalist but chic aesthetic that gives off relaxed summer vibes. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 The vibes have been electric in Kansas City throughout the tournament. Sam McDowell 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Their 25th studio album grapples with the distance between the promising America of the band’s young imagination and today’s reality, since one of the sources of their prosperity has been their affinity for Stateside sounds and vibes. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Wear these with a white tank, gold hoops, and your favorite sneakers for all the It Girl vibes. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 July 2026
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Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).
    Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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