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 Admittedly, this perfume was a blind buy for me based on name and vibes alone. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026 Soft, instrumental music playing on the speakers evokes spa vibes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026 Lorde was feeling herself, physically and metaphorically, and the voyeuristic vibes of her set freed both performer and audience alike on Day One of Lollapalooza 2026. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 However, the vibes remain strong about the potential to re-add the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Nate Atkins, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 One of good Creole food, good Creole vibes, of family and friends, and with humble but real possibilities. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Perfectionist vibes abound for this first family of reality TV, and all five have given glimpses into their kitchen storage solutions, maintained by teams of staff. Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The elevated top gives romance vibes when paired with a flowy skirt, but can also give the streetwear treatment when paired with baggy pants. Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026 With 825 miles of beaches along its eastern, southern, and western coasts, the Sunshine State offers more than enough shoreline to explore—plus year-round warm weather to extend those summer vibes. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2026
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Noun
  • Scientists are curious about the sun's inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward Earth.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Saudi energy infrastructure has been the target of Iranian attacks, and the uncertainty over the status of the Strait of Hormuz has had a dramatic effect on the movement – and price – of oil drilled in the Middle East.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
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  • When styled correctly, loafers are an all-day shoe that easily take you from the office to after-work drinks, while mom jeans—defined by their high-waist and relaxed fit—are appropriate for most settings while maintaining an effortless aura.
    Michel Mejía, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Redolent of palo santo, leather, tobacco flowers, and patchouli, its invocation of campfire and church incense will keep the aura of sacred smoke around you all day.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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