vibes

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 For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Gone are the wicker chairs, light wood and airy vibes, replaced with a darker, moodier space that speaks to an era gone by. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The bond market is giving 2022 vibes right now, and not in a positive way, according to Bank of America. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 This is in stark contrast to the vibes from the previous week for both teams. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Perhaps the good vibes Gay has been sending will translate into a big performance Sunday at San Francisco, when the Dolphins’ defense might need some run-stuffing skills against 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The name Arthur has given princely vibes since the 6th century, when King Arthur pulled his legendary sword from the stone. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 Adding to the ominous vibes is the news that nobody at Slough House is getting paid — and, moreover, all matters related to its operation appear to have been scrubbed from the Park database. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • One highlight for me was my session with an energy healer named Djik Dewa, who balances out the body’s chakras with gentle massage, chanting, and deep eye contact—a disconcerting but powerful experience.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Alito said he was not required to recuse himself and that the energy shares in question were inherited by his wife.
    — Callie Patteson, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • This changes when moving off-center past about 30 degrees, at which point the objects show a wide aura around them.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Defined by Victorian era elements like lace and semi-sheer material with severe silhouettes and gothic styles, the dark glamour look punctuated the general edgy aura of Charli XCX’s alt pop star wardrobe.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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