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
It’s all produced some of the worst possible vibes around the world’s biggest sporting event.
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Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Go outside and soak up the vibes that will nourish your body, heart, and spirit.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The food is good enough, and the vibes are unmatched.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The good vibes, sweet words and trip down memory lane brought Grace to tears.
—Christina Cardona, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The next two shots gave country vibes, including a picture of the model outside wearing a cowboy hat with braids.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Back then, the vibes were very different.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Bring those breezy seaside vibes home instead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Go outside and soak up the vibes that will nourish your body, heart, and spirit.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
The food is good enough, and the vibes are unmatched.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 June 2026
The good vibes, sweet words and trip down memory lane brought Grace to tears.
—Christina Cardona, USA Today, 9 June 2026
The next two shots gave country vibes, including a picture of the model outside wearing a cowboy hat with braids.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Back then, the vibes were very different.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026
Bring those breezy seaside vibes home instead.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Made of flowy polyester, this short-sleeve, above-the-knee A-line dress gives major bohemian vibes.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer to balance comfort and energy savings.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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