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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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Luckily, as our experts explained, the rest of the country is just as lovely as these hubs.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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There’s always been this vibrant, youthful energy and purpose to Oxford that is contained within these ancient buildings which is so, so lovely.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The combination of high-level dining, beautiful architecture, and small-town charm make Madison feel like a real hidden gem—although that’s surely not going to be the case for long.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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The welcome desk is directly in front of an open kitchen, with the breakfast room to the left and a beautiful living room to the right.—
Becky Sunshine,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Happy Birthday – and may every day be another wonderful secret.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Brad Schmitt Hey there, new neighbors, and welcome back to our intro to Nashville and all the wonderful things the city has to offer you.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The décor is handsome, comfortably restrained and acoustically satisfying.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Angel is swept off of her feet by the charming, handsome and extremely wealthy Everett, and the two marry quickly.—
Karin Slaughter,
People.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Customers say Smoke & Muddle also has excellent food, fun, a relaxing vibe, friendly service and good prices.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Republic Services says that its plan is premium-free and that the company’s about 450 union employees receive excellent services.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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The moment in which Guy and Nan reunite at the courthouse and mirror each other on a staircase and over a railing, respectively, is reminiscent of their meet cute in Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Cromlix has recently introduced a whole bath time ritual which includes having your bath drawn for you, laden with heavenly essential oils, a relaxing playlist pumped into the expansive bathrooms and LED candles softly lighting the room.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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This is the nature of heavenly bliss: to be happy with one’s lot and never look back.—
Mary Jo Bang
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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Hedwig’s pretty face stares out at you with bright yellow eyes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 Aug. 2025
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Don't cover the condenser coil outside to make your house look prettier.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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“Bonny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonny. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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