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
Good vibes aside, convincing city officials to enact street closures for race routes is a complicated and often political process, and the margins on these events are typically low.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.
—Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
The looks lean into the west coast western vibes with of course denim and dandelions.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
And aside from Art Basel, nothing gives off bad traffic vibes like the annual boat show.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
No savings account, no backup plan, just direct deposit and vibes.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Quick-cooking shrimp and vibrant paprika bring Brazilian beach vibes to your weeknight meal.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Jenna is giving me really good vibes, just a really warm, smiley person.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
International games typically sell out quickly and game-week events bring mini-Super Bowl vibes to locations where soccer usually dominates the sports landscape.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Katie Bain, Billboard, 11 Feb. 2026
Yes, all of these songs coast primarily on vibes—Joji’s delivery remains detached and clinical throughout—but at least the vibes are compelling.
—Mehan Jayasuriya, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
The looks lean into the west coast western vibes with of course denim and dandelions.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
And aside from Art Basel, nothing gives off bad traffic vibes like the annual boat show.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
No savings account, no backup plan, just direct deposit and vibes.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Quick-cooking shrimp and vibrant paprika bring Brazilian beach vibes to your weeknight meal.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Jenna is giving me really good vibes, just a really warm, smiley person.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
International games typically sell out quickly and game-week events bring mini-Super Bowl vibes to locations where soccer usually dominates the sports landscape.
—Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibes
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
Noun
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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
Cite this Entry
“Vibes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibes. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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