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 Throughout the day, the vibes were laid-back and (even with the heat and rain) pretty immaculate. Rolling Stone, 5 July 2026 These nails with a yellow and pink floral design embody tropical vacation vibes. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 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 In 2026, the vibes and themes are entirely different – and far less appropriate. Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 Along with the state-of-the-art sound system at its core, this a place that’s capable of fusing festival vibes with beach like aesthetics – all in an otherwise lazy Vegas afternoon. Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Rest in peace, Ser Simon Strong, castellan of Harrenhal, drip king, stealth diva, keeper of the best vibes on House of the Dragon. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 29 June 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 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
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Noun
  • That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
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  • Here, ribbed pink nails complement aura designs and gold chrome French tips.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • Now, his competition has caught on to the value of signing on an eclectic host of talents, no matter their level of fame, to curate a certain aura around a brand.
    José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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