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
All of which is to say that unless the whole thing is just an extended goof designed to boost engagement, the vibes are pretty fractious chez Fox.
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Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Translating the good vibes that have accompanied this management shift into the sort of creative, decisive action that might meaningfully propel this rebuilding project forward, however, is the next step.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Just outside the city, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers both, plus cocktails and SoCal vibes.
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Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Add maximalist, coastal vibes to your bedroom with this blue-and-white quilt set.
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Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The good vibes didn’t last long Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Lifetime is not exactly sending you good vibes this summer.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
24 June 2026
Any stories, messages, good vibes and yes, prayers are welcome!
—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
From a range of lodging options to activities and amenities that will please your whole crew, Ocean Edge delivers both classic Cape Cod vibes and a genuinely great family vacation experience.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Translating the good vibes that have accompanied this management shift into the sort of creative, decisive action that might meaningfully propel this rebuilding project forward, however, is the next step.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Just outside the city, The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, offers both, plus cocktails and SoCal vibes.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
23 June 2026
Add maximalist, coastal vibes to your bedroom with this blue-and-white quilt set.
—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
The good vibes didn’t last long Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
Lifetime is not exactly sending you good vibes this summer.
—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Name the worry out loud, then choose a small boundary that protects your energy, such as turning off notifications during a demanding task.
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The episode could add further political momentum behind decarbonization, climate adaptation, electrification, and energy-efficiency investment.
Noun
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The juxtaposition of familiar names creates an aura that savvy consumers recognize as significant.
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Inspired by the fan-favorite drink, this dreamy aura design blends soft gradients with a vibrant pop of jellyfish candy red for a look that's almost good enough to eat.
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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