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 There are plenty of bars and pubs in downtown Atlanta, but for those looking to enjoy a decent meal and avoid some of the crowds, check out these eight bars offering good food and great sports viewing vibes around metro Atlanta. Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026 Senior Night and the regular-season finale is Friday at Viejas Arena against a UNLV team imbued with the good vibes from Tuesday’s 27-point beatdown of Utah State. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 For decades, the Caravan Motor Hotel was a quirky landmark along Arlington’s Division Street, giving 1960s Las Vegas vibes with its mid-century architecture and palm-tree sign. Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026 The brand recently dropped two new seasonal treats that are giving major Reese's vibes. Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026 Natalie Haynes fleshes out the backstories of her cast—Jason, a handsome ship captain on a quest for the Golden Fleece, the scheming sorceress Medea, and Olympian deities toying with mortals like marionettes—and imbues them all with contemporary vibes. Hamilton Cain, Time, 3 Mar. 2026 Duluth Coffee Company At first glance, Duluth Coffee Company looks like any other third-wave coffee roaster, with hip, industrial-chic vibes to match its La Marzocco espresso machine. Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026 Nothing gives farmhouse vibes like ticking stripes, florals, and soft plaids. Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Mar. 2026 Fans are going to like its mix of classic vibes on the 10 originals and one very wicked cover song. Peter Larsen, Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
Noun
  • Those increases have translated to energy markets, with jet fuel being the most affected, potentially leading to a rise in ticket prices later in the year.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
  • If you’re exhausted by life, you’re allowed to cancel plans — even fun ones — to restore your energy.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Jamestown, Rhode Island — 'unique rural character' Yankee Magazine said that Jamestown, Rhode Island, is the sixth best small town in New England, commenting that the Conanicut Island town has a rustic aura, with vast stretches of farmland to bike through.
    Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Others let their aura do the talking.
    Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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