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Recent Examples of bonfires
There is also plenty of pomp, along with bells, bonfires, and illuminations.
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Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Dozens of municipalities in northern Spain also canceled traditional bonfires because of elevated wildfire risk.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Freestanding fireplaces, fire bowls, chimeneas, even tabletop bonfires can deliver a smores-worthy night out at home.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
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Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
3 July 2026
During mosquito season, Mosquito Joe will spray your yard every three weeks to make your backyard paradise for summer BBQs, pool days and bonfires.
—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
—
Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Dozens of municipalities in northern Spain also canceled traditional bonfires because of elevated wildfire risk.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Freestanding fireplaces, fire bowls, chimeneas, even tabletop bonfires can deliver a smores-worthy night out at home.
—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.
—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.
—
Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
—
Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
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Regions stricken with the worst drought conditions include the West, where wildfires have been raging, parts of the High Plains, the Southeast and the Mid-Atlantic regions.
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Fireworks from formal rocket shows to impromptu street celebrations can create extremely unhealthy air quality, sometimes rivaling what comes from wildfires.
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“Bonfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfires. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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