1
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
Clean on a warm, sunny day so the screens dry quickly before more dirt and debris sticks to them.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Columbus Much of Ohio will have sunny weekend days accompanied by cooler, fall-like evenings for the first weekend after the autumnal equinox.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
The sunny yellow ruffles on this GreenRow bed skirt can completely transform a bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
The sunny yellow clapboard exterior is an excellent indicator of the warm welcome families will receive.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025
Columbus Much of Ohio will have sunny weekend days accompanied by cooler, fall-like evenings for the first weekend after the autumnal equinox.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2025
The sunny yellow ruffles on this GreenRow bed skirt can completely transform a bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
The sunny yellow clapboard exterior is an excellent indicator of the warm welcome families will receive.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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The Andromeda Galaxy can be found less than 10 degrees to the upper left of Mirach — the brightest star in the Andromeda constellation — in the hours following sunset in late September.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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More Ishika Samant/Getty Images This is obviously a very disappointing result as Nabers is one of the bright young superstars in the entire NFL.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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These cheerful yellow dishes remind us of our grandparents’ tablescapes with colorful arrays of roasted vegetables and desserts filled with fresh berries.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Garden statues peeking from behind planters, a vintage wheelbarrow brimming with fall blooms, or even cheerful pinwheels catching the autumn breeze can add charm.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Great American Family is making sure that everyone's television screens remain merry and bright this holiday season!—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
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Big Sur has enjoyed a reputation as a dream destination long before Big Little Lies and its merry band of accidentally murderous suburban mothers came around.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
20 Sep. 2025
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A lot of the information being funneled to him and his peers from news sources wasn't clear.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Your best chance to catch a glimpse of the auroras is at very high latitudes, such as northern Canada, Alaska, Greenland and possibly the far north of Scotland, if the skies are clear.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dean’s star power is radiant and fueled by more than just charisma.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Valeria Golino—the evening’s radiant hostess—went dramatic in all black, complete with a sculptural neckline.—
Sofia Viganò,
Vogue,
25 Sep. 2025
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Losing to Oregon was a tough blow in what has been a very optimistic season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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That’s sets things up well for Tarasov, who like the Panthers is optimistic can take the next step in his game after an up-and-down tenure with the Blue Jackets.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
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Trump tariffs stalled Halloween orders About 90% of festive products – merchandise associated with holidays or other seasonal occasions – are imported from China, according to the South China Morning Post.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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If the typical harvest color palette is not your style, there’s finally a solution to finding festive fall decor that’s not orange.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 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 2 Oct. 2025.
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