Things one might pick up while entering a room (5)

I believe the answer is:

vibes

(Other definitions for vibes that I've seen before include "Emotional stimuli and communicatons" , "Mental or emotional stimuli" , "Percussion instrument similar to a xylophone" , "Informal mental or emotional communications" , "Feelings (colloq.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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