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Recent Examples of bonfires
That’s where the whole family can take a dip in the Pacific Ocean, rent paddleboards and kayaks, take surfing lessons, and enjoy seasonal beach bonfires complete with gourmet s’mores kits.
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Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Many of them have ended in chaos, including arrests, a bloody head wound from an LAPD projectile, bonfires of garbage and ricocheting fireworks.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Boyne Mountain Resort, Boyne Falls Summer brings swimmers, bikers, and other outdoors enthusiasts to this popular four-season resort; in winter, ski lifts transform into scenic rides, and families enjoy Saturday night bonfires with s'mores.
—Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 9 May 2026
Others kick things up by arranging private beach bonfires in the evening, catamaran outings by day, surf lessons with Engstrom Surf, and even customized tarot card readings.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.
—Claire Partain, Houston Chronicle, 3 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
—Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2026
This setup is ultra-welcoming and can accommodate a large crew—bring on the s'mores and bonfires this summer.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026
Beach bonfires are now banned along the Outer Banks due to the worsening drought in North Carolina.
—Mark Price
april 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026
Many of them have ended in chaos, including arrests, a bloody head wound from an LAPD projectile, bonfires of garbage and ricocheting fireworks.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
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The new findings add to concerns about the toxic fallout left behind by the most destructive wildfires in Southern California’s recent history.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Until just a few years ago, my wife and I didn’t have air conditioning, but smoke from wildfires combined with hot temperatures prompted us to install a heat pump with split units in our living room, bedroom and guest room to keep our home cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter.—
Larry Magid,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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“Bonfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfires. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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