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 Sinot kept the angelic vibes going with a bubblegum pink blush and lined mauve lip, plus lots of lashes and a little body glitter across Larsson's chest. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 23 Oct. 2026 The remaining players bemoan the loss of the vibes, and Shane says the Traitors drained all the energy out of the castle. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 The vibes were immaculate at State Farm Arena on Wednesday night. — Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026 This collection, which evidently can keep you warm without a top on, if that's in fact what the message is behind the second picture in the carousel, is about vibes. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Across three channels, the researchers found, the vibes grew increasingly partisan and negative. — Caitlin Dewey, Vox, 21 Oct. 2026 Sharma says embracing deeper shades is not just a natural way to transition from summer to fall vibes, but a wise choice to preserve the health of your hair. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2026 The gentle giants undoubtedly picked up on Abrams’ good vibes, and the same could be said for audiences in 2026. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 To my eyes, the styling is a blend of the Cybertruck design language and vibes from the 1995 Ford GT90 (albeit with triangular lighting elements in the front instead of the rear). — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
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Noun
  • The American consumer, who accounts for about 70% of GDP, continues to buy stuff, but many are stressed by energy prices, wage stagnation, rising interest rates, and an affordability crisis in everything from health care to housing.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Possible targets of the strikes reportedly include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The joy and innocence that greeted students and teachers on their return to school in early September has been lost, replaced by a somber and quiet aura.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The opening event, which included a 3,000-drone performance, wellness events such as sound healing, journal customization, aura photography and fashion sketches, was attended by global ambassador Jisoo and models Ming Xi and Stella Maxwell.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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