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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
Add a dainty pastel tea kettle from Mackenzie Child to your kitchen or make your backyard loungeworthy with a wicker sofa for sunny afternoons.
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Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Temperatures continue to rise on sunny Sunday, with a high of 72 and an overnight low near 43.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
So certain engines are just more efficient in sunny, warm California than cold Minnesota.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Corfu is from May to October, when the weather is at its prime and sunny days are in no short supply.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Temperatures continue to rise on sunny Sunday, with a high of 72 and an overnight low near 43.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
So certain engines are just more efficient in sunny, warm California than cold Minnesota.
—Kyle Cheromcha, The Drive, 1 Apr. 2026
Best Time to Visit The best time to visit Corfu is from May to October, when the weather is at its prime and sunny days are in no short supply.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
Adjective
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The ground floor is almost entirely devoted to the bright main restaurant and bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Situated on a parcel of what was once bright-green Iowa pasture, our supercomputing facility may not look like much.—
Jed Feiman,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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For a cheerful addition to your front door that looks warm and welcoming, look no further than this wreath.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Petrie, Doz and Morrow play multiple roles, including a gossipy Greek chorus and the band of merry fisherman (truly an astonishing array of Canadian accent work on display).—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Together, the trio leaves both your face and neck with a radiant glow without the need for a laundry list of other products.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Extra Virgin Hydrating Face Oil is a lightweight yet deeply moisturizing option for the face, neck and hands, helping promote a fresh, radiant appearance without clogging pores.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guillén was optimistic the honor would happen one day.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Lentsch is also optimistic that Protect Wyoming’s work can help influence public-land policy in neighboring states, and mobilize outdoorsmen beyond just the West.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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There was the festive atmosphere at the team hotel in downtown Indianapolis, the city starting to come alive.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Their annual festive holiday gift exchange spirals into a cutthroat game of Christmas carnage.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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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 9 Apr. 2026.
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