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 vibes are definitely compromised around Anfield.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The airy vibes are only heightened by the floor-to-ceiling window wall leading to an outdoor patio area.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Legendary San Francisco columnist Herb Caen was a regular, drawn like many to its history and dive-bar vibes, Molloy said.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Shaped like glowing maple leaves, the six-piece set brings all the cozy fall vibes while brightening up driveways, walkways, and garden paths.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
With the air of mystery and wistful summer vibes of We Were Liars, Summer's Never Over also revolves around secrets — and the cost of the truth.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, if the aesthetic or vibes of the party are not entirely appropriate for their parents and grandparents, a couple may note that it is intended for younger guests.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Shades of brown and beige that exude Brunello Cucinelli vibes—but at a fraction of the cost.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The airy vibes are only heightened by the floor-to-ceiling window wall leading to an outdoor patio area.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Legendary San Francisco columnist Herb Caen was a regular, drawn like many to its history and dive-bar vibes, Molloy said.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Shaped like glowing maple leaves, the six-piece set brings all the cozy fall vibes while brightening up driveways, walkways, and garden paths.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
With the air of mystery and wistful summer vibes of We Were Liars, Summer's Never Over also revolves around secrets — and the cost of the truth.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Sometimes, if the aesthetic or vibes of the party are not entirely appropriate for their parents and grandparents, a couple may note that it is intended for younger guests.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Shades of brown and beige that exude Brunello Cucinelli vibes—but at a fraction of the cost.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Sustainability was a running theme in many of the night’s biggest speeches, with honorees Brandon Sorbom and Ayana Elizabeth Johnson highlighting innovations in clean energy and the urgent need for climate action.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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