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Recent Examples of campfire
The use of truth and story has been in the playbook of oppression since people were sitting around a campfire.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Across the South, there are still camps that lean into the magic of handwritten letters, canoe races, campfire songs, and days so full that phones don’t even cross your mind.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Pub Hikes, Bloody Mary Bingo, and mixology classes, plus s’mores around the campfire and themed dinners are just the beginning of the weekend’s endless dining options.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Some of my fondest memories are of making a pour-over around the campfire or canoodling with lovers while waiting for the kettle to heat.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 24 May 2025
Across the South, there are still camps that lean into the magic of handwritten letters, canoe races, campfire songs, and days so full that phones don’t even cross your mind.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
Pub Hikes, Bloody Mary Bingo, and mixology classes, plus s’mores around the campfire and themed dinners are just the beginning of the weekend’s endless dining options.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campfire
Noun
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Many have survived into the modern era, complete with maypole dancing, ceremonial bonfires and other festivities.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The barn jacket makes for a stylish layering piece, which is perfect to bring along for cool nights around the bonfire or brisk boat rides.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The wildfire has burned 108.1 acres of private land after being active for three days.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campfire. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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