vibe

noun

ˈvīb How to pronounce vibe (audio)
Definition of vibenext
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 Hale’s casual vibe included black jeans, a tank top, and sleek matching sandals for a no-fuss look. — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026 This is particularly true of costumes from the Hitchcockian vibe of 2020’s Ratched to the chic ’90s minimalism embodied by Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in this year’s Love Story. — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026 Much more like a Martin McDonagh or Coen Brothers type of vibe. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 Southern Living highlighted this Gaston County city for its old-school Southern vibe. — Eva Flowe august 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vibe
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vibe
  1. energy
  2. aura
Noun
  • Why people don’t like it Some residents are worried about how these sprawling energy farms will affect local soil, especially near farmland.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • There’s also a kids water park for the more rambunctious members of the family to get their energy out.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • Yet the aura of competence alone may carry Florida fans well into this fall.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is to preserve their physical integrity and maintain their sacred aura.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of aura

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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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