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vibes

noun

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 The cheeky beach bar, complete with its iconic VW car, serves up drinks, good vibes, and surf lessons for those keen to get on the waves. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Mayor Humdinger, once again voiced by the invaluable Ron Pardo, provides the evil vibes along with his criminal gang of felines. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 The 15th brings happier celestial vibes and likely a touch of luck and good news. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 In addition to the vibes of the food menu, every drink on the menu is inspired by a song. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The vibes are awkward all around, and things only get weirder when Emira pulls Georgia aside to chat. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026 Soft, instrumental music playing on the speakers evokes spa vibes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026

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Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026

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When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.

— Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
Redolent of palo santo, leather, tobacco flowers, and patchouli, its invocation of campfire and church incense will keep the aura of sacred smoke around you all day.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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