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
In part to keep the good vibes going, his government antagonized China further in 2021 by allowing Taiwan to build a representative office in Vilnius, the capital.
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Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
These positive vibes will apply to real estate as well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
An all-black ensemble has long been the hallmark of edgy, punk rock vibes, so embrace that.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Before anyone says it, yes, major How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days vibes, especially with the ribbons in back.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
But the happy-to-be-there vibes have given way to loftier expectations.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Btfbm Striped Tracksuit The perfect outfit for fans of cool, sporty athleisure, Btfbm’s new tracksuit—which launched just last month—delivers retro streetwear vibes, from the contrast piping to the split-front pant hem that frames your favorite sneakers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Good vibes aside, convincing city officials to enact street closures for race routes is a complicated and often political process, and the margins on these events are typically low.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 18 Feb. 2026
These positive vibes will apply to real estate as well.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Feb. 2026
Indoor and outdoor coastal vibes near San Elijo State Beach, with daily happy-hour deals, are found at Waverly in Cardiff.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
An all-black ensemble has long been the hallmark of edgy, punk rock vibes, so embrace that.
—Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 17 Feb. 2026
Before anyone says it, yes, major How To Lose A Guy In Ten Days vibes, especially with the ribbons in back.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Feb. 2026
But the happy-to-be-there vibes have given way to loftier expectations.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Btfbm Striped Tracksuit The perfect outfit for fans of cool, sporty athleisure, Btfbm’s new tracksuit—which launched just last month—delivers retro streetwear vibes, from the contrast piping to the split-front pant hem that frames your favorite sneakers.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026
Good vibes aside, convincing city officials to enact street closures for race routes is a complicated and often political process, and the margins on these events are typically low.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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The observations provide the most detailed picture yet of where the planet’s auroras form and how energy moves through its atmosphere.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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It's even found in the quiet, calming oases that is this city's epic hotel scene, a wonderful contrast to the heaving and exhilarating urban energy beyond its grand doors.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Its status was made even more compelling across price segments by precious metal content, creative value, and the aura of the brands.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 2026
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These nails feature a milky white base with a pastel pink aura down the middle and 3D gel designs coated in silver chrome.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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