vibe
Americannoun
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vibes
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Often vibes a general feeling or sensation that someone gets or has about something.
She had mixed vibes about the merger decision, and serious reservations about the acting CEO.
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Sometimes vibes the character, quality, or atmosphere of a place, situation, etc.; ambiance.
The bar has an outdoor junkyard vibe, with kegs for stools, tires hanging on the fences, and plastic chairs.
Try to find plants that fit your vibe at home—succulents for a Southwest feel, or air plants for the minimalist.
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connection; rapport.
Sometimes you have a good vibe with someone, but then it just goes nowhere.
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none vibes vibraphone.
verb (used without object)
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to spend relaxed, unstructured time (often followed bywith ).
I spent most of my time creating stuff, laughing, and vibing with my buddies.
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be compatible; be in agreement or harmony (followed bywith ).
I'm looking for someone I can vibe with on a spiritual and intellectual level.
Live performance is all about vibing with the audience; the energy is different when you move from the studio to a stage.
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Etymology
Origin of vibe
An Americanism dating back to 1965–70; by shortening
Vocabulary lists containing vibe
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Inside, a modern, open-concept floor plan adds to the tranquil vibe of the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026
“It’s a great vibe, where we’re able to play off each other, not just on the football field but also in life,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Also it really vibes with the Pacific Northwest, which has trees and forests and a little bit more of an outdoor vibe," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Running for reelection in Georgia and widely considered a 2028 presidential contender, the lawmaker with rolled-up shirt sleeves and a youthful vibe has drawn comparisons to the 65-year-old former president.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Nothing’s changed but the vibe in the room, but it helps.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
"Also it really vibes with the Pacific Northwest, which has trees and forests and a little bit more of an outdoor vibe," he says.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
Ivorian reggae star Alpha Blondy abruptly interrupted his concert's chilled-out vibes to wade into a far less laid-back subject -- the coups in his country's unrest-riven Sahel neighbours.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
One of the most crucial weeks of third-quarter earnings season starts Monday — giving corporate America a chance to shake the bad vibes out of the stock market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
A generous teammate to whom good vibes matter much.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
‘Maybe she’s like Ares. That guy can spark a fight just by walking into a crowded room. If Nike radiates competitive vibes or something, she could aggravate the whole Greek-Roman rivalry big-time.’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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