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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
Pick a sunny spot, keep the soil moist, and use the mint regularly.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The month will end, from November 26–30, with sunny but cold weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Wenski recalled some of his favorite moments riding around sunny South Florida, including 10 years ago when the Port of Miami Tunnel was first opening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
An early look at the Friday forecast shows a chance of rain before 2 p.m.
The day is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 55.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
The month will end, from November 26–30, with sunny but cold weather.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Wenski recalled some of his favorite moments riding around sunny South Florida, including 10 years ago when the Port of Miami Tunnel was first opening.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
An early look at the Friday forecast shows a chance of rain before 2 p.m.
The day is expected to be partly sunny, with a high near 55.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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The popular lounge set comes in 16 colors, including neutrals, bright hues, and several shades of blue.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The future is bright, the options are endless.—
J.J. Bailey,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Her style and approach are, as always, dogged, thorough, and relentlessly cheerful.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The clown as a fun family entertainer rebounded in the late 1940s, as American companies developed cheerful new mascots to absorb Cold War anxieties.—
Time,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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To usher in the return of all things merry and bright, Dunkin' is integrating a handful of new items to its holiday menu.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Merry Moments Festive Platter May your holidays be merry and your platters be on-theme!—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, Mamdani is still a clear frontrunner heading into Election Day, and maintained a two-digit lead in other polls taken just days earlier.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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The assertions came despite a lack of clear scientific evidence, and Kenvue has called them simply false.—
NPR,
NPR,
4 Nov. 2025
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While black, brass, and matte finishes have dominated interiors in recent years, chrome is making a radiant return in 2025.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s designed to be applied as a radiant base for makeup or for solo wear.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
21 Oct. 2025
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Kidd sounded optimistic about the possibility of pairing Irving and Flagg together.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Franchise creator Kevin Williamson seems optimistic.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Max out the cream cheese theme by adding swirls or dollops of rich and tangy Cream Cheese Frosting (below) tinted with gel or paste food coloring in your favorite festive holiday hues.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The city is a popular spot, especially around Oktoberfest and the festive season, thanks to its renowned Christmas markets.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2025.
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