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
While an outdoor space presents an opportunity to create the feeling of permanent vacation, assure those vibes also match your everyday.
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
This Kumufenc top delivers that easy, slightly oversized athleisure vibe, with a soft, breathable feel and a bit more coverage for days when a sports bra alone isn’t cutting it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
On her five-hour road trip, Susie receives increasingly weird messages from Daniella, none of which are threatening but the vibes are certainly off.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, the vibe shifted entirely.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
This Kumufenc top delivers that easy, slightly oversized athleisure vibe, with a soft, breathable feel and a bit more coverage for days when a sports bra alone isn’t cutting it.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
On her five-hour road trip, Susie receives increasingly weird messages from Daniella, none of which are threatening but the vibes are certainly off.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 27 Apr. 2026
From there, the vibe shifted entirely.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for vibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
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Renewable energy Iggo is also keen on renewable energy, citing a recovery in stocks this year, driven by the massive demand for electricity coming from the AI trade, as well as the conflict in the Middle East.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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As the Moon in Scorpio trines Jupiter from your 2nd House of Resources, confidence builds around what’s actually worth your time, energy, and attention.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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As if the architecture alone is not enough to book this listing, its status as the former home of French poet and screenwriter Jacques Prévert adds an aura of literary mystique.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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As to the actual debate, there was an aura of unreality among the Democrats.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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