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
Together with his assistant Patricia (Kate O’Flynn) and true believer Wyck (Stephen Root), Tom discovers the off vibes originate with a pact between town founder Richard Warren (Hamish Linklater) and the demonic force that inhabits the island.
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Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and briny feta cheese bring major Greek salad vibes.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Nikki just sent out stress vibes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Old-Florida vibes are alive and well at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, just outside Lake City near the small town of Fort White in the state’s north-central reaches.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The good vibes didn’t last long Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Blow-dry your hair for ingenue vibes.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Lifetime is not exactly sending you good vibes this summer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
It’s all produced some of the worst possible vibes around the world’s biggest sporting event.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives, and briny feta cheese bring major Greek salad vibes.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Nikki just sent out stress vibes.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Old-Florida vibes are alive and well at Ichetucknee Springs State Park, just outside Lake City near the small town of Fort White in the state’s north-central reaches.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 June 2026
The good vibes didn’t last long Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Blow-dry your hair for ingenue vibes.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 June 2026
Lifetime is not exactly sending you good vibes this summer.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
It’s all produced some of the worst possible vibes around the world’s biggest sporting event.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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Wellness gurus will also appreciate the range of treatments and healing modalities on offer at The Lotus Spa, from classic massages and facials to Reiki energy work and sound baths.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Set your thermostat to 78°F in summer to balance comfort and energy savings.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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The versatile hue works across countless nail trends, including aura designs, French tips, jelly finishes, ombré gradients, and chrome overlays.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Less as a re-run of the tournament’s opening game from 1998, more for the prospect of Scott McTominay adding to his aura.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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