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
But despite the apparent bonhomie between Xi and Macron, the French president’s visit so far has resulted in little beyond bolstering Beijing’s diplomatic credentials, as world leaders turn to China seeking economic assurances due to Trump’s tariffs, analysts say.
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Reuters, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
Whatever bonhomie might have existed ended in 2020, the New York Times noted, as Diddy backed President Joe Biden in the election.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
The spirit of bonhomie between them was palpable as some reconnected and others connected for the first time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The bonhomie is also notable considering the different approach taken elsewhere.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
Whatever bonhomie might have existed ended in 2020, the New York Times noted, as Diddy backed President Joe Biden in the election.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
The spirit of bonhomie between them was palpable as some reconnected and others connected for the first time.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The bonhomie is also notable considering the different approach taken elsewhere.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
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Another image shifted the focus to friendship, showing Grey posing alongside longtime friend Tracy Pollan.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Galentine's Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13 to honor female friendships.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Feb. 2026
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Seamless transitions from your living room to the lawn; chef-grade kitchens wrapped in natural flagstone, firepits that bring families together and architectural harmony that makes your home feel twice as large.—
Rosehill Gardens,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, in the Chinese practice of Feng Shui–which is the art of achieving balance and harmony through the arrangement of buildings, furniture, and other objects in your environment—south-facing orientation is a good thing.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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Barrack, Epstein and the Middle East Epstein and Barrack's camaraderie, established in the social world of the New York elite in the 1990's, appears to have continued into the new millennium.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Experiential businesses and live events are letting customers find camaraderie by hating in-person.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
14 Feb. 2026
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And love for leadership and mentorship and comradeship and all the good stuff sports stands for and gives opportunities for.—
Pat Gallen,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Menin talked the talk of collegiality, something that was missing in the relationship between former Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In early child care, teamwork and collegiality are integral and are linked to educator well-being.—
Charlotte Farewell,
The Conversation,
25 Nov. 2025
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The synthetic opioid is far more potent than heroin and has devastated communities across the country.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The fall of el-Fasher in October 2025 to the Rapid Support Forces set off an exodus of people to nearby towns, straining the resources of neighboring communities and driving up food insecurity rates, the report said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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All that being said, cordiality may be the path of least resistance for the sake of your other relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Creatures large and small teach, delight, and offer a special kind of companionship.—
Bill Strickland,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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At home, what’s needed is a modern partnership grounded in equality, openness, companionship and dialogue.—
Jelena Kecmanovic,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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