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
Noun
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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The mere presence of Hezbollah fighters in the dock shattered the group’s long-standing aura of impunity in Lebanon.—
Euan Ward,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Stubby, low-profile legs give the Facade bed frame a faux floating effect, and classic lines give the design a streamlined aura.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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