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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
Once installed in a sunny spot, your part’s done.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Thursday and Friday are expected to be mostly sunny with highs around 90 degrees.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Young adults like all those who gathered to see Kirk on that sunny day.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by mostly sunny skies.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
Thursday and Friday are expected to be mostly sunny with highs around 90 degrees.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
Young adults like all those who gathered to see Kirk on that sunny day.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Smoke persisted until the inversion lifted late this morning, followed by mostly sunny skies.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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This week, a crescent moon will join, shining close to Jupiter before featuring in a rare close conjunction with Venus and bright star Regulus.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Even a half block away, the air smells sweet and bright, like seared shellfish, sharp vinegar, and the blistery green of sizzling herbs.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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For cheerful blooms that will bloom in the fall, then add color to your garden again the next summer, plant coreopsis, a hardy perennial that comes in a range of vibrant hues.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Becky is perky and cheerful to the point of being obnoxious, which sometimes irks Robin.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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However, the night really belonged to 15-year-old Brit Cooper and his merry band of Adolescence superstars.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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And, of course, the more pumpkins, the merrier!—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This reliability could speed up the shoe design cycle and reduce costs, while giving developers a clearer picture of real-world performance.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Tina Knowles is radiant in purple during Thursday's Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion event at The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Or, the formula comes in a radiant finish, which both makeup artists love for dull or tired skin in need of a pick-me-up.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
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That's why scientists are optimistic about the vaccine.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
14 Sep. 2025
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The good news is that the Vols’ schedule looks pretty manageable by SEC standards, with plenty of optimistic takeaways available in this game.—
Jason Kirk,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, Miracle and Sippin' Santa announced their festive return to Louisville.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The backdrop this year is a festive workshop and the set encourages building and creative play.—
Alexander Cox,
Space.com,
19 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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