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 The defeat was followed by an ugly postgame brawl that ran counter to the positive vibes Argentina generated in 2022 and has since brought significant punishment. Asli Pelit, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 This one promised not only travel-show vibes but, perhaps, a sprinkling of reality TV, another guilty pleasure of mine. Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 23 Aug. 2026 And as Hollywood themes go, the Nuggets are giving off tiki idol Brady Bunch vibes. Troy Renck, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 Williams didn’t mind the lack of experience; their vibes worked together. Marisa Ingemi, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Osaka’s Derailleur Brew Works channels classic West Coast vibes with its 7% ABV WC IPA. Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Nonetheless, the passionate vibes from both sides carried throughout the match. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Its angular post-bop vibes featured Blanchard and Garrett skittering over the rhythm section’s cool feel. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 Westside vibes have come for Manhattan and Brooklyn as Los Angeles wellness and social events make their way east. Max Kutner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Yet the aura of competence alone may carry Florida fans well into this fall.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to preserve their physical integrity and maintain their sacred aura.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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