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
Weekend 2, everyone’s about the music, good vibes, all the campground people are amazing.
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Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Besides, the vibes improve tremendously later in the day when the moon meets with Jupiter in Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
And no, the scoring system is not a science; it’s based solely on vibes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The vibes are definitely of the blue sky variety.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
There was an energy and comfort to it – the ‘good vibes’ part was very real.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Austria is a true culturally rich destination for solo travelers who want something beyond beach vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This isn’t just based on vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Besides, the vibes improve tremendously later in the day when the moon meets with Jupiter in Cancer.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
And no, the scoring system is not a science; it’s based solely on vibes.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2026
The vibes are definitely of the blue sky variety.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
There was an energy and comfort to it – the ‘good vibes’ part was very real.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
Austria is a true culturally rich destination for solo travelers who want something beyond beach vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
This isn’t just based on vibes.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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