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 This stylish linen and rayon set delivers a minimalist but chic aesthetic that gives off relaxed summer vibes. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 The vibes have been electric in Kansas City throughout the tournament. Sam McDowell 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Their 25th studio album grapples with the distance between the promising America of the band’s young imagination and today’s reality, since one of the sources of their prosperity has been their affinity for Stateside sounds and vibes. Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Wear these with a white tank, gold hoops, and your favorite sneakers for all the It Girl vibes. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 July 2026 This mix of casual and dressy vibes creates a combo that’s comfortable, authentic, and full of personality. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026 Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The motorsport vibes are further bolstered by Track mode’s properly heavy steering and the brake system’s tuning. Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Those vibes continued into one of the craziest games imaginable, one that ultimately means England will face Norway in the quarterfinals. Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
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Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Noun
  • The aura of the arena, the cheers from her friends and family.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • The prevailing motifs include Anglo-American boarding schools and college campuses, accoutrements with a romantic aura (billowing sleeves, melting candles), and analog artifacts (old compasses, monocles).
    Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 17 Jul. 2026.

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