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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
her sunny laughter filled the house with joy
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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
momentarily forgot their worries at the sight of the baby's sunny smile
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the good-natured waitresses enhance the restaurant's sunny and cheery atmosphere
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as in clear
not stormy or cloudy
we are hoping for a sunny weekend so we can spend time at the beach
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Recent Examples of sunny
Conditions will be warm and sunny on Friday, May 30, and much of Saturday, May 31, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
And this year, Niche.com named Berkeley, California, the healthiest city in the U.S.
The Alameda County city is less than half an hour from San Francisco, and boasts 256 sunny days per year and a mild Mediterranean climate.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
What has stood out in April and May is persistence: The jet stream has remained wavy, bringing with it the normal ebb and flow of stormy low-pressure weather systems mixed with sunny high-pressure systems.
—Daniel Chavas, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
By placing avocados on a warm, sunny windowsill or other area of your house, the warmth of the sun can speed up the ripening process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
And this year, Niche.com named Berkeley, California, the healthiest city in the U.S.
The Alameda County city is less than half an hour from San Francisco, and boasts 256 sunny days per year and a mild Mediterranean climate.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2025
What has stood out in April and May is persistence: The jet stream has remained wavy, bringing with it the normal ebb and flow of stormy low-pressure weather systems mixed with sunny high-pressure systems.
—Daniel Chavas, The Conversation, 23 May 2025
By placing avocados on a warm, sunny windowsill or other area of your house, the warmth of the sun can speed up the ripening process.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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Houses are made of wood and painted bright shades of red, yellow or blue.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The dress featured white block trims against the bright blue.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
14 June 2025
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Here’s a cheerful fringed umbrella that looks a lot more expensive than its $72 price tag.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2025
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Sparkling with Champagne-like bubbles, a bready, light body and a clean, faintly bitter finish, this cheerful beer is ideal for a sunny summer afternoon.—
Peter Rowe,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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This merry, hour-long holiday extravaganza will be stacked with gifts for Bravo fans and feature a number of Yuletide Bravolebrity performances.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Martin and his merry band of Coldplay troubadours – guitarist Jonny Buckland, bass player Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion – unleashed their infectious brand of rock May 31 on an adoring California crowd to kick off the final leg of a three year tour that wraps in London this September.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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Pochettino has made clear that this tournament can also push players into a spot on the World Cup roster.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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Additionally, clear policies and upskilling programs aiming to educate the workforce on the new tools, starting from basic concepts to specialized training, can assist in driving adoption rates up.—
Michael Wegmüller,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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True to its name, this skin tint feels akin to a serum and is infused with serum-like ingredients, such as squalane, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid for an absolutely radiant, glowing finish.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
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Hurley, wearing a cowboy hat, sports a radiant smile as the couple leans against an old wooden fence in the middle of what appears to be an open field, not unlike the one seen in Hurley's new post.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
11 June 2025
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While dozens of legal challenges to DOGE and Trump administration actions make their way through the courts, Musk remained optimistic about the project's enduring legacy at his farewell press conference with Trump on May 30.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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On Friday, head coach Javier Mascherano attempted to remain optimistic about his team’s chances to play a significant part in the tournament.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Despite the location change, the commencement was full of proud parents, festive emotions and colorful mortarboards.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
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All the while, the fans and the stars bring good tidings of cheer, joy and hilarity to festive events like carol-oke, holiday trivia challenges and Christmas competitions.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The best times to see the Northern Lights are during the winter months when the sky is cloudless and the moon wanes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
27 May 2025
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The sky in Modesto and Sacramento is expected to be cloudless on Tuesday night, when the best galaxy viewing conditions begin, according to to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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