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
The year is 2016, and the vibes are immaculate.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
The book does feature suburban family malaise, and a masked party where the vibes are off, but its frenetic pace and undisguised artifice are more reminiscent of madcap detective fiction.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
In all, the effect adds more truck-like vibes to what are more often called on to be comfortable daily-driving SUVs.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The drowsy feeling always dissipated pretty quickly, though the mellow vibes sometimes lingered for hours—even after my laptop was propped back open.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Plush jade bedspreads paired with silken green sheets or a jade accent wall would instantly soften a room and give it major earthy vibes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
But some ski resorts are taking learning areas to the next level, offering a unique way to pick up the sport while still enjoying the views and vibes that make a mountain getaway special.
—Alison Fox, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Her 2024 New York Times best seller, Good Energy, uses terms such as energy and life force, along with scientific-sounding descriptions of metabolic processes, to insinuate that the vibes are off in the American diet and lifestyle.
—Rina Raphael, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 22 Jan. 2026
The book does feature suburban family malaise, and a masked party where the vibes are off, but its frenetic pace and undisguised artifice are more reminiscent of madcap detective fiction.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
While Peter’s relationship with Isabel resembles his team-up with Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan) in Seasons 1 and 2, Peter and Jay give off buddy comedy vibes in the trailer with their post-chase exchange.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
In all, the effect adds more truck-like vibes to what are more often called on to be comfortable daily-driving SUVs.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The drowsy feeling always dissipated pretty quickly, though the mellow vibes sometimes lingered for hours—even after my laptop was propped back open.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Plush jade bedspreads paired with silken green sheets or a jade accent wall would instantly soften a room and give it major earthy vibes.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
But some ski resorts are taking learning areas to the next level, offering a unique way to pick up the sport while still enjoying the views and vibes that make a mountain getaway special.
—Alison Fox, Outside, 20 Jan. 2026
Her 2024 New York Times best seller, Good Energy, uses terms such as energy and life force, along with scientific-sounding descriptions of metabolic processes, to insinuate that the vibes are off in the American diet and lifestyle.
—Rina Raphael, The Atlantic, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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