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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The ever-sinking vibes in New York likely aren’t helping the situation, either.
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The patch pockets are stylish and functional to protect your hands from the elements, and the lapel collar adds a preppy vibe.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But the ability to reach Puerto Escondido — known for its rolling barrel waves, expansive beaches, and barefoot bohemian vibes — makes the state even more irresistible.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Getty Images The monochrome, oversized vibe in particular, consisting of a gray wool blazer, trousers and shirt, made the look a winner.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
The patch pockets are stylish and functional to protect your hands from the elements, and the lapel collar adds a preppy vibe.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
But the ability to reach Puerto Escondido — known for its rolling barrel waves, expansive beaches, and barefoot bohemian vibes — makes the state even more irresistible.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025
Getty Images The monochrome, oversized vibe in particular, consisting of a gray wool blazer, trousers and shirt, made the look a winner.
—Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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