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 portions were generous, the quality was there, and the vibes at each place made the meals feel like more than just a transaction.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Finally, the Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker brings the vibes and saves you 20%.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibes these two bring have been too heavy.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibes were at a playoff-level high.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
And maybe more importantly than all … the vibes.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
So far, the singer has delivered eye-popping performances for Tropicoqueta that focus on the record’s sensuality and hora loca vibes.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
The resort closed on April 6 in 2025 and on April 8 in 2024, so while the closing was not necessarily early, the vibes have changed.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
These two share a parking lot but offer different vibes.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Finally, the Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker brings the vibes and saves you 20%.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibes these two bring have been too heavy.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The vibes were at a playoff-level high.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2026
And maybe more importantly than all … the vibes.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
So far, the singer has delivered eye-popping performances for Tropicoqueta that focus on the record’s sensuality and hora loca vibes.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
The resort closed on April 6 in 2025 and on April 8 in 2024, so while the closing was not necessarily early, the vibes have changed.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
These two share a parking lot but offer different vibes.
—Midwest Living, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But inside, up on the eighth floor where the writers worked in silence, Rainey’s world unfolded for me in Technicolor, lit by her fiery aura.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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