vibes

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 In a 1960s pale yellow Givenchy gown paired with long white gloves and Swarovski crystals, Grande's look brought strong Princess Belle vibes, while her co-star Cynthia Erivo opted for a similarly glitzy black-and-white look. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025 Asked about how to keep vibes high at practice during tough stretches, Braden Schneider pointed to finding competition within practices. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025 But perhaps the vibes of the Golden Globes this year are going to be a little like that Netflix Tom Brady roast. Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Jan. 2025 Police fatally shot Jabbar, 42, during a firefight at the scene of the deadly crash on Bourbon Street, famous worldwide for its festive vibes in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter. Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025 After being bogged down to a record degree in his excruciating first innings knock, Kohli tried to bring the good vibes into his batting. Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025 Grande's makeup for the night—doe-eyed liner with soft pinks across her cheeks and lips—took the Hepburn vibes a step further. Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 4 Jan. 2025 Flagstaff’s cool mountain vibes, Cottonwood’s wine scene, Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Bisbee’s artistic flair are just a few examples. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 Pre-dinner, the Constellation Lounge vibes as the buzziest; many passengers return post-dinner. Janice Wald Henderson, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Noun
  • Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 5 May 2025
  • In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Alo Moves, Alo Yoga’s holistic wellness platform, has announced the launch of a new series designed to support the gut-brain connection aiming to help users reset for better digestion, energy and mood.
    Alexandra Pastore, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
Noun
  • There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.
    Kelly Iko, New York Times, 3 May 2025
  • The gray metallic fixturing in the denim area projects a youthful aura, and there are oversize mirrors, 8.8 feet by 5 feet, for head-to-toe viewing.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 1 May 2025

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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