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Recent Examples of bonfires
Evenings became the anchor of the trip, with bonfires, stargazing, and celebrations that brought everyone together despite the wide age spread.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Although violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, a popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has had lower violent-crime rates, historically, than other parts of the city.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to the bonfires, there will be live Persian music, food, arts and crafts activities and cultural organization booths.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Tips and fire laws Palm Beach County currently has a burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard waste, bonfires and fire pits.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Sounds of gunfire had faded; there were no new bonfires.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Although violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, a popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has had lower violent-crime rates, historically, than other parts of the city.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2026
In addition to the bonfires, there will be live Persian music, food, arts and crafts activities and cultural organization booths.
—Anne Schrager, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Mar. 2026
In many parts of India, people light large bonfires the night before the festival to signify the destruction of evil and victory of good.
—ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026
Tips and fire laws Palm Beach County currently has a burn ban, meaning all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard waste, bonfires and fire pits.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
Though their frequent backyard bonfires swell with laughter, both Hahnfeld and the Hoffs say one of the most treasured aspects of Bly Road is the silence.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
The most fascinating part of Chaharshanbe Suri is the practice of jumping over bonfires—a ritual that involves a chant while leaping over flames to ask the fire to take away woes and offer good health and energy in its place.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Sounds of gunfire had faded; there were no new bonfires.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
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Lara, who has been asked to step down by critics over his handling of insurers’ claims practices, has defended the task force and his handling of the wildfires, noting his department is investigating insurers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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Around 85 percent of the wildfires that start on National Forest land are human-caused, and 78 percent of those are sparked within a half-mile of a road.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Bonfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfires. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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