vibes

Definition of vibesnext
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 Though the ethics of such a tactic were debated by the basketball masses, the vibes among NBA players on social media were overwhelmingly congratulatory. Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Plus, the package includes an off-white bezel and a light wood magnetic frame for max aesthetic vibes. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 This kitchen is my safe space, not just for time with family and good food, but for the vibes. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 The look is all wood and hunting lodge vibes. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026 The service Excellent at reading vibes. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026 The poster child for ecotourism since the 1990s, Costa Rica attracts millions of visitors annually thanks to its rich biodiversity, laidback beach culture, and pura vida (pure life) vibes. Jen Murphy, Outside, 10 Mar. 2026 Nantucket may be the perfect summer destination for its coastal New England vibes, but the island has seen an increase in tourist visitation — posing issues for residents. Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026 Flynn highlights the eclectic and collected vibes trending now, since the 70s were all about mixing patterns and global influences. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
  • White House officials said the Biden-era energy efficiency mandates in HUD and Agriculture departments' guidelines could add up to $9,000 to housing construction costs.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 Mar. 2026
  • This means that even if a fault-tolerant quantum computer becomes available, QPE could still struggle with large molecules because the chance of successfully extracting the correct energy becomes vanishingly small.
    Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Every Brilliant Thing is unsparing and clear-eyed in its presentation of the realities of depression and suicide, yet glows with a hopeful, life-affirming aura that convincingly depicts the value of struggle, and the beauty in tenacity.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Just a few years ago, social media still brought an aura of authenticity to battlefield dispatches.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.

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