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
In a 1960s pale yellow Givenchy gown paired with long white gloves and Swarovski crystals, Grande's look brought strong Princess Belle vibes, while her co-star Cynthia Erivo opted for a similarly glitzy black-and-white look.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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