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 For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026 Gone are the wicker chairs, light wood and airy vibes, replaced with a darker, moodier space that speaks to an era gone by. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The bond market is giving 2022 vibes right now, and not in a positive way, according to Bank of America. — Fred Imbert, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026 No stranger to the brand’s lineup (hey, Ginseng Essence Water and Revive Serum), ginseng is a key ingredient in this formula, helping to brighten dull skin, boost circulation, and provide all the calming vibes. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 This is in stark contrast to the vibes from the previous week for both teams. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Perhaps the good vibes Gay has been sending will translate into a big performance Sunday at San Francisco, when the Dolphins’ defense might need some run-stuffing skills against 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026 The name Arthur has given princely vibes since the 6th century, when King Arthur pulled his legendary sword from the stone. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026 Adding to the ominous vibes is the news that nobody at Slough House is getting paid — and, moreover, all matters related to its operation appear to have been scrubbed from the Park database. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
  • Last October, OpenAI announced plans to partner with a local company to build a data centre powered by clean energy costing up to $25 billion.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 24 Sep. 2026
  • However, Bobrick says that if such effects were constructed at much smaller scales, the amount of energy required could be reduced as well, thereby making the process more feasible.
    — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • With a grassy roof that peeks above the freeway, the building's signature white, curved exterior exudes an otherworldly aura.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Taurus Routines confirm your devotion to improving your aura.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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