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
The cozy little beer shop opened in June and has quickly become a neighborhood favorite due to its family-friendly/dog-friendly vibes and walkability.
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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
This high-neck midi dress gives me those same vibes.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
International games typically sell out quickly and game-week events bring mini-Super Bowl vibes to locations where soccer usually dominates the sports landscape.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Cherry Vanilla Soda Think soda-shop vibes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the vibes in the kitchen continue to plummet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
The team behind it has been disrupting the scent space since its launch in 2024 with all-gender, layerable aromas that have relatable vibes like Sh**ty Day and Only Human thanks to outside-the-box notes that are a literal breath of fresh air.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Did the change do something to shift the vibes in Buffalo?
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Developed by Fox Estates—which also holds the listing—and designed by Studio MTN, the home intentionally strays from typical clichés, forgoing the rustic vibes of classic mountain properties in favor a softer, more restrained style.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 4 Feb. 2026
This high-neck midi dress gives me those same vibes.
—Michelle Baricevic, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
International games typically sell out quickly and game-week events bring mini-Super Bowl vibes to locations where soccer usually dominates the sports landscape.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Cherry Vanilla Soda Think soda-shop vibes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the vibes in the kitchen continue to plummet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2026
The team behind it has been disrupting the scent space since its launch in 2024 with all-gender, layerable aromas that have relatable vibes like Sh**ty Day and Only Human thanks to outside-the-box notes that are a literal breath of fresh air.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 3 Feb. 2026
Did the change do something to shift the vibes in Buffalo?
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Developed by Fox Estates—which also holds the listing—and designed by Studio MTN, the home intentionally strays from typical clichés, forgoing the rustic vibes of classic mountain properties in favor a softer, more restrained style.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Ukrainian energy minister Denys Shmyal said the Russians had attacked the backbone of the country’s energy grid, including high voltage 750 kV and 330 kV overhead lines and two thermal power plants.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two former Soviet republics, Armenia and Azerbaijan, agreed under the deal to reopen key transportation routes and bolster cooperation with the United States in energy, technology and economy.—
MICHELLE L. PRICE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Your romantic aura is just as strong as a French mani moment.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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His aura both overpowered her and complemented her own.—
Anna Peele,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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