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vibes

noun

plural of vibe

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 This stylish linen and rayon set delivers a minimalist but chic aesthetic that gives off relaxed summer vibes. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 The vibes have been electric in Kansas City throughout the tournament. — Sam McDowell 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026 Their 25th studio album grapples with the distance between the promising America of the band’s young imagination and today’s reality, since one of the sources of their prosperity has been their affinity for Stateside sounds and vibes. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026 Wear these with a white tank, gold hoops, and your favorite sneakers for all the It Girl vibes. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 July 2026 This mix of casual and dressy vibes creates a combo that’s comfortable, authentic, and full of personality. — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026 Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi. — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 The motorsport vibes are further bolstered by Track mode’s properly heavy steering and the brake system’s tuning. — Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026 Those vibes continued into one of the craziest games imaginable, one that ultimately means England will face Norway in the quarterfinals. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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That raised concerns that the region could tip back into a war that would engulf several countries and could halt energy shipments through the strait that are crucial for the global economy.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.

— Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026

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Here, ribbed pink nails complement aura designs and gold chrome French tips.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Now, his competition has caught on to the value of signing on an eclectic host of talents, no matter their level of fame, to curate a certain aura around a brand.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

Definition of aura

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