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 Westside vibes have come for Manhattan and Brooklyn as Los Angeles wellness and social events make their way east. — Max Kutner, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 This hotel is worth it for the wonderfully relaxing vibes, stellar service, and top notch spa experiences. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026 The risk is agreeing to a beautiful mission with blurry labor, because good vibes do not assign tasks. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Swing by on a weekend when school is in session for peak fall vibes—pom-poms optional. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The cheeky beach bar, complete with its iconic VW car, serves up drinks, good vibes, and surf lessons for those keen to get on the waves. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 Trade peak-season crowds for picture-perfect weather, easy-going vibes, and more favorable rates. — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Mayor Humdinger, once again voiced by the invaluable Ron Pardo, provides the evil vibes along with his criminal gang of felines. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026 The 15th brings happier celestial vibes and likely a touch of luck and good news. — Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
  1. energy
  2. aura
Noun
  • Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Defensiveness extends conversations, weakens credibility and drains emotional energy that could have been directed toward solving problems.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Between the maroon French tips, silver ball details, aura effects, 3D olives, and star designs, every nail brings something new to the table.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of aura

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