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also bonnie
1
as in lovely
of the very best kind
one of several inns in the Lake District offering bonny accommodations and bountiful breakfasts
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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a bonny child dressed in traditional Scottish clothing
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Recent Examples of bonny
One of the most conspicuous heralds is a bonny buttercup named the winter aconite.
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonny
Adjective
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Cocktail hour began at 5, hosted by Aunt Catherine in the guest villa’s lovely stone courtyard.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Instead of giving us the traditional lineup of speeches, Fogelman makes the lovely choice to depict the funeral in an elliptical montage with most of the family’s reflection taking the form of flashbacks.—
Tanya Melendez,
EW.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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The concerto is an image of a beautiful world disintegrating.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Dickinson Hall, the Lake Forest Senior Center, was chosen as this year’s location, for its beautiful grand room.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Away from the bottle-poppers of Mykonos, but hardly removed from the season’s social buzz, the white-washed, flat-roofed villas that wrap the cliffs of Santorini are wonderful places to while away a summer.—
Christopher Cameron,
Robb Report,
27 Jan. 2025
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The melty cheese and crispy bread are a wonderful combination.—
Nick Siano,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Jan. 2025
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The response has led to hundreds of comments on the post so far, as many TikTok users have praised the unexpected blending of breeds, and of course, hailed Remy for being undoubtedly handsome.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The dark and handsome Marinelli underwent a complete transformation, to play the brutish, balding Mussolini.—
Gianmaria Tammaro,
The Hollywood Reporter,
31 Jan. 2025
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These devices are an excellent choice for gamers, tech enthusiasts, and anyone who loves top-tier streaming.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
4 Feb. 2025
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Nordstrom Savvy shoppers know that Nordstrom’s beauty department has some excellent deals year-round, but its winter sale section has some especially great skin care, makeup, and fragrance sets up for grabs.—
Jenifer Calle,
Glamour,
4 Feb. 2025
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How to Mix Metals in Your Home: 5 Tips to Decorate With Metals Flawlessly Bring on the Stripes Stripes are undeniably a big part of the fisherman aesthetic, but don’t get cute about it, warns Jahan.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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Kids' Beaded Star Bracelet $10 Nordstrom Valentine’s Day is synonymous with jewelry gifts, so start your little one early with this cute stretch bracelet from CHARM IT!—
Madeleine Bokan Thares,
Glamour,
31 Jan. 2025
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The holiday began as a time for feasting and to honor household and heavenly deities, as well as ancestors.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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An Arkansas heavenly tomato cake is essentially a moist and tender chocolate cake that's made with rich cocoa flavors and topped with a rich chocolate frosting.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
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Get the Recipe This old-fashioned snack salad might not be pretty, but it's still got our hearts.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2025
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But no amount of ornamentation could outshine Palmer's incredibly pretty curls.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Bonny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonny. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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