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
Weekend 2, everyone’s about the music, good vibes, all the campground people are amazing.
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Besides, the vibes improve tremendously later in the day when the moon meets with Jupiter in Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
And no, the scoring system is not a science; it’s based solely on vibes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The vibes are definitely of the blue sky variety.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
There was an energy and comfort to it – the ‘good vibes’ part was very real.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Austria is a true culturally rich destination for solo travelers who want something beyond beach vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This isn’t just based on vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Besides, the vibes improve tremendously later in the day when the moon meets with Jupiter in Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
And no, the scoring system is not a science; it’s based solely on vibes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The vibes are definitely of the blue sky variety.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
There was an energy and comfort to it – the ‘good vibes’ part was very real.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Austria is a true culturally rich destination for solo travelers who want something beyond beach vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This isn’t just based on vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Collecting is one of the best ways to up your home’s dec-aura, according to designer Zoë Feldman, the creative force behind Rachel Brosnahan’s Manhattan apartment, among other high-scoring projects.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Despite its aura of success, Abraaj had suffered years of operating losses, and its revenues were outweighed by bloated costs.—
Hettie O'Brien,
The Dial,
21 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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