as in friendship
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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 process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
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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
But Dolan’s tenure was fraught in a way that no amount of bonhomie could counter.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
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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
But Dolan’s tenure was fraught in a way that no amount of bonhomie could counter.
—Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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Navigate the shifting dynamics in both friendships and relationships during the Libra moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 May 2026
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At the heart of this very British invasion’s appeal, beyond the revelatory historical detail and sharp insights, is the friendship and repartee between the two hosts.—
Sean Woods,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The ballad’s main features include a basic verse/chorus structure, slow tempo, lyrical melodic lines, rich harmonies, and accompaniment that support those melodies.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
22 May 2026
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Strava Muscle Maps As well as being consistent with an increase in the popularity of strength training, even as an add-on discipline for runners and cyclists, the improvement in Strava’s muscle maps feature is in harmony with wearable tech itself.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Noun
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The woozy, choppily edited party sequence, featuring lots of handheld, cellphone-style footage and glassy slow-motion interludes, clearly illustrates the camaraderie and profound affection between the five main characters, who tease and tickle one another like sportive, overgrown puppies.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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As seriously as the handlers and some of the dogs take the competition, the tournament at times seemed to take a back seat to the spirit of camaraderie that flourished outside the ring.—
Ross Mantle,
New York Times,
21 May 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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Recent scholars have suggested that, rather than artistic aggression, this was simply the playful teasing typical of Academy banter, even a sign of comradeship.—
Jenny Uglow,
The New York Review of Books,
27 Nov. 2025
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In a world where college athletics seems to find new ways daily to lose their collegiality, LSU stands alone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yet the concept is widely misunderstood, especially when it is equated with collegiality or a pleasant work environment.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Presidents have often recognized and honored the Jewish community within the broader story of America.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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Instead, over decades of partnership, what the researchers found is that companionship, trust and commitment were much more reliable predictors of long-term relationship quality than attraction alone.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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According to a report published in Harvard Business Review, therapy and companionship is are now the number one use case for generative AI—up from number two the year before.—
Clay Routledge,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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