bonhomie

noun

Definition of bonhomienext
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 The bonhomie among the 2,100 travelling fans was understandable. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations. — Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 The destination’s name alone conjures up mid-century nostalgia, a certain Old Hollywood romanticism filled with ice-cold martinis sipped in moody, red velvet-heavy steakhouses and of poolside bonhomie worthy of a Slim Aarons photo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonhomie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
  1. friendship
  2. harmony
  3. camaraderie
  4. comradeship
  5. collegiality
  6. community
  7. cordiality
  8. companionship
Noun
  • Over time, visits evolved into lasting friendships with chefs, sommeliers and restaurateurs who would later play an unexpected role in his wine journey.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Detectives received an early tip that Velasquez’s husband may have been jealous of the women’s close friendship, but the couple did not respond to requests to speak with investigators at the time, and the motive remains unclear, police said.
    — Star-Telegram staff. Produced with AI assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Still, don’t confuse harmony with everyone silently knowing the plan.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • Rather than forcing the food to fit the wine, chefs and sommeliers continually refine both elements to achieve harmony.
    — Yuri Shima, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • But the camaraderie built through his small group helped foster a fun rivalry among the teams ahead of the Saturday race.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • While dealing with an unfortunate situation, the coach and GM could see the players’ camaraderie strengthening.
    — Molly Keshin, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Definition of camaraderie
Noun
  • Theirs was a comradeship which defined the race, from its decisive attack, to Pogačar’s help in the white jersey competition, to Del Toro’s decision to crash himself on stage 15 to save his leader from falling.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of comradeship
Noun
  • And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
  • Collaboration must mean shared ownership, not the performance of collegiality.
    — Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of collegiality
Noun
  • In the mid-1960s, the festival expanded from an intimate get-together among church members to a cultural exchange for the greater Sacramento community.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • What to do nearby In the same building, slide into the Social Club Grooming Company Barbershop for a trim and community, or Paramita to browse (and listen) to vinyl with a glass of wine in hand.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • Lestat was the corpse that kept Louis from committing to his companionship with Claudia.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of companionship

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