as in friendship
formal
a feeling of friendliness among a group of people
Those camping out in line for the store's grand opening soon developed a cheerful bonhomie. the bonhomie of strangers singing together around a campfire
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Recent Examples of bonhomie
Set in the 1950s Midwest, Penny Marshall and Cindy Williams brought a winning, working-girl bonhomie to the bachelorette lifestyle — and put a mark on TV wardrobes with their signature sweaters bearing curlicue initials.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
And in place of executions and sermons that pepper many of their videos are bucolic scenes of bonhomie and carefree pleasures.
—Joshua Meservey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2015
The article mulled the broader human implications of Molchanov’s remarkable breath-holding dives, as well as captured some of the communal bonhomie of Molchanov’s fellow divers.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
While this was the most magical night of my trip, the bonhomie was not at all uncommon.
—Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
And in place of executions and sermons that pepper many of their videos are bucolic scenes of bonhomie and carefree pleasures.
—Joshua Meservey, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2015
The article mulled the broader human implications of Molchanov’s remarkable breath-holding dives, as well as captured some of the communal bonhomie of Molchanov’s fellow divers.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024
While this was the most magical night of my trip, the bonhomie was not at all uncommon.
—Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the face of the destruction that occurs and the lives lost, Adra and Abraham form an unexpected friendship.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Natural materials like wood, clay, and stone are used throughout, and the architecture is often built in harmony with nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the photographer now advocates for living and working intentionally, in harmony with one's body and emotions, while rejecting the societal norm that defines success through visibility and achievement.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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Instead, focus on lighthearted, universally relatable humor that enhances camaraderie.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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The teamwork and camaraderie between her and Jonny were truly heartfelt.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Hubbard said one of her favorite things about being in a stage production is the collegiality and the sense of a team working together to produce an amazing product.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
13 Mar. 2024
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The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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In recent years, the system has seen a resurgence, fueled by social media communities on TikTok, Reddit, and YouTube—alongside other style frameworks like Kitchener essences and seasonal color analysis.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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Land & Life has prioritized human and wildlife well-being since its inception, proving that conservation and community empowerment can go hand in hand.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Nov. 2024
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His spirit and affection taught her about love, trust and the joys of companionship.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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This is a commendable step for consumer-facing AI applications—especially in areas like customer service, mental health support, and general companionship—where empathy and accuracy can make or break the user experience.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Inspired by the Bedouin tradition of generosity, which involves welcoming guests with food, drink, and open hospitality, Killa sought to evoke the feeling of being invited into a private home or aboard a luxurious yacht.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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