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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So Far For proof the right gear is not everything, look to the way that vibe is sometimes born out of necessity.
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Shaun Fabos, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Before finding themselves into the thick of showtime, Abergel told PEOPLE that the vibes of the getting-ready process in Handler's hotel room were upbeat and included Bob Marley tunes.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Her hair continued the boho vibe, blonde with darker roots that gave it dimension, and long feathery, ’70s bangs.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
The white sand, salty-warm air, and creative vibes alchemize into a je ne sais quoi that is completely irresistible.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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Shaun Fabos, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Before finding themselves into the thick of showtime, Abergel told PEOPLE that the vibes of the getting-ready process in Handler's hotel room were upbeat and included Bob Marley tunes.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Her hair continued the boho vibe, blonde with darker roots that gave it dimension, and long feathery, ’70s bangs.
—Fernanda Pérez Sánchez, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2025
The white sand, salty-warm air, and creative vibes alchemize into a je ne sais quoi that is completely irresistible.
—Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Vibe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vibe. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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