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
Offering festive sparkles courtesy of club soda and bubbly wine plus a dose of spa vibes via floral Lillet Blanc, fresh basil or mint, and slices of cucumber and citrus, this low-ABV cocktail recipe is as invigorating as a spring morning.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The post-win clubhouse vibes were high.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Combined, this bracelet protects you from bad vibes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Take advantage of the good vibes floating through your workspaces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Serena & Lily channels calm, coastal vibes for your beach house or back porch, featuring lots of wicker and nautical blues and whites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2, everyone’s about the music, good vibes, all the campground people are amazing.
—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
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
The best East Coast road trip route hits eight cities packed with content-worthy moments, late-night food halls, ghost stories and beach-town vibes — all in one stretch of coastline.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2026
The post-win clubhouse vibes were high.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Combined, this bracelet protects you from bad vibes.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026
Take advantage of the good vibes floating through your workspaces.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Serena & Lily channels calm, coastal vibes for your beach house or back porch, featuring lots of wicker and nautical blues and whites.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
Weekend 2, everyone’s about the music, good vibes, all the campground people are amazing.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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As if the architecture alone is not enough to book this listing, its status as the former home of French poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert adds an aura of literary mystique.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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As to the actual debate, there was an aura of unreality among the Democrats.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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