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 Trick Daddy and Trina are bringing Miami vibes to Grand Theft Auto VI, as the rap legends have been unveiled as hosts of one of the forthcoming title’s in-game radio stations. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Several fall festivals add to the welcoming vibes in this region each October. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 The pool and adjacent lounge area are lush and a departure from corporate vibes found elsewhere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 This orange and black view, which evokes Halloween vibes, was captured by ALMA (the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array) in Chile. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The song successfully blends essentially two completely different vibes into one. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Embodying the punk-rock vibes Vivienne Westwood’s brand was founded on, Lyonne was done up with graphic black smoky eyes, while her red hair was tousled and voluminous. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026 Set in the heart of New York City with abundant green space, independent mom-and-pop shops, and a residential feel, the borough of Brooklyn has plenty of warm vibes to explore. — Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 Oct. 2026 One source tells me coach Dave Canales has continued to lead each day with the same energy as always, keeping the vibes high within the team. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
  • By upgrading synthetic skin from a passive sensor into an energy harvester, the Fudan team offers a clever alternative to deadweight batteries.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Oct. 2026
  • New energy vehicles, which include battery electric and hybrid-powered cars, have seen sales tumble 13% during that time, the data showed.
    — Matthew Tan,Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Defined by Victorian era elements like lace and semi-sheer material with severe silhouettes and gothic styles, the dark glamour look punctuated the general edgy aura of Charli XCX’s alt pop star wardrobe.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 11 Oct. 2026.

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