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Recent Examples of bonfires
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.
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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
Complimentary bike rentals, bonfires, an on-site disc golf course, and a cinema showing kid-friendly movies will keep the whole family entertained, and seasonal offerings like boat rentals and a skating rink add to the fun throughout the year.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 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
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
Complimentary bike rentals, bonfires, an on-site disc golf course, and a cinema showing kid-friendly movies will keep the whole family entertained, and seasonal offerings like boat rentals and a skating rink add to the fun throughout the year.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 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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In comparison, from 2016 to 2021, the state averaged a little under 1,300 wildfires during the same time of the year, statistics from the department’s fire reporting system show.—
Megan Vaz,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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In January 2025, the food bank saw an uptick in demand when thousands of Angelenos were displaced by wildfires.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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“Bonfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfires. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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