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
In a 1960s pale yellow Givenchy gown paired with long white gloves and Swarovski crystals, Grande's look brought strong Princess Belle vibes, while her co-star Cynthia Erivo opted for a similarly glitzy black-and-white look.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025
Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further.
—Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025
Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025
Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner.
—Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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These mental health challenges aren’t occurring just because women have multiple baby fathers and are mixing energies with multiple men.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Not everyone has gotten the memo, but energy demand and production are set to increase tenfold over the next 20 years, heralding a new era.—
Clem Chambers,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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