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
Boho vibes from 2016 have also made their return with knit cardigans, flowy dresses and even flower crowns.
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Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
While Red Bull Mirage provided day club vibes, the energy at the Soho House hideout was a bit more laid-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Like Lindblad, former UCLA standout Alison Lee is hoping to garner some positive vibes about her game through a strong performance at this week’s tournament.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Gallup’s own senior education researcher, Zach Hrynowski, blamed the bad vibes at least partially on the dwindling job market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The writers, led by grammy-winning producer Om’Mas Keith, fed lyrics to Suno in a prompt asking for different types of songs and vibes and, within minutes, had tracks with intricate production and convincing lead vocals.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Coachella 2026 was full of performances, positive vibes, and, of course, parties galore.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Black described the energy and vibes of practice as good despite what occurred Sunday against the Celtics.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
While Red Bull Mirage provided day club vibes, the energy at the Soho House hideout was a bit more laid-back.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Like Lindblad, former UCLA standout Alison Lee is hoping to garner some positive vibes about her game through a strong performance at this week’s tournament.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
The vibes have been immaculate from the batting order, to the pitching rotation, to the bullpen, and everywhere in between.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
Gallup’s own senior education researcher, Zach Hrynowski, blamed the bad vibes at least partially on the dwindling job market.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
The writers, led by grammy-winning producer Om’Mas Keith, fed lyrics to Suno in a prompt asking for different types of songs and vibes and, within minutes, had tracks with intricate production and convincing lead vocals.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026
Coachella 2026 was full of performances, positive vibes, and, of course, parties galore.
—Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Black described the energy and vibes of practice as good despite what occurred Sunday against the Celtics.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
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Lush, vibrant and full of life, California Tropicals instantly brightens any space while adding fresh, feel-good energy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
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Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The atmosphere is lousy with the stuff, tinting the air a butterscotch color—except near the sun in the sky, where light scattering creates a blue aura that is best visible at sunset.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2026
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Rocket-like thrusts, grizzly bear aura, and absolute calm — our columnist Philipp Lahm explains why his former team-mate Manuel Neuer will be hard to replace at Bayern Munich.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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