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
Quick-cooking shrimp and vibrant paprika bring Brazilian beach vibes to your weeknight meal.
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Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Robbie’s blush during the press tour also has this vibe, but in a more wearable-for-everyday way.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Jenna is giving me really good vibes, just a really warm, smiley person.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
On great banners overhead, the Jaguars' lank-haired quarterback, Trevor Lawrence, looks on impassively, his vibe somewhere between ’90s skate slacker and chisel-jawed jock.
—Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Feb. 2026
Robbie’s blush during the press tour also has this vibe, but in a more wearable-for-everyday way.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 10 Feb. 2026
Jenna is giving me really good vibes, just a really warm, smiley person.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
Noun
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Whereas traditional nuclear fission energy creates power by splitting atoms, fusion uses heat to create energy by melding them together.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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That pattern is associated with better satiety, energy stability, and muscle maintenance, as long as sodium is kept in check when selecting meals.—
Rita Templeton,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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That aura of 20th-century glamour was immortalized by Slim Aarons.—
Annabelle Dufraigne,
Architectural Digest,
12 Feb. 2026
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But what about the romantic aura?—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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