as in energy
usually vibes plural
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 vibe
There was a youthful, rock ‘n’ roll vibe to the proceedings that was punk in quality but earnest in its quest to be seen.
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The tense trailer indicates the series will play up the earlier films’ pulpy Southern Gothic vibe, as well as the terrifying horror of the previous adaptations if Bardem’s sinister, sadistic grin and prison tattoos tell us anything.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
But such hall-monitor vibes are how Parker and Stone like it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
The tense trailer indicates the series will play up the earlier films’ pulpy Southern Gothic vibe, as well as the terrifying horror of the previous adaptations if Bardem’s sinister, sadistic grin and prison tattoos tell us anything.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
But such hall-monitor vibes are how Parker and Stone like it.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
Milton, who does it full-time, posts exquisite videos of the food, with mood music to suit the vibe of each or talks colorfully about the tastes.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But inside, up on the eighth floor where the writers worked in silence, Rainey’s world unfolded for me in Technicolor, lit by her fiery aura.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the aura of deep spirituality and tangible history is impressive.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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