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Recent Examples of bonfiresHer humdrum life gives way to beach bonfires at sunset (lensed by Tudor Vladimir Panduru and Fabian Gamper in stunning dusky blues and pinks) and skinny-dipping in the river.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2026 Sunset cruises, private cabana and daybed rentals, and private group beach experiences ranging from bonfires to boat cruises are also available for an additional fee.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2026 Video showed locals draped in Spanish flags, shouting anti-migrant slogans, and singing Spanish songs, torching the camp and throwing migrants’ belongings in the Mediterranean or into bonfires.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2026 The lodge is open all year round, with activities like horseback riding, summer evening bonfires, and UTV-ing for guests during warmer weather, and snowmobiling in the winter.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Aug. 2026 The ban prohibits most outdoor fires, including those for trash disposal, yard debris, land clearing, bonfires, and campfires not contained in structures such as fire rings.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
2 Aug. 2026 The resort features a 2,000-foot private beach for days spent in the sun and evening beach bonfires during the summer.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 July 2026 The property’s cold-weather setup—with igloos and seasonal programming, like holiday light trails and courtyard bonfires—offers a slower side of Montauk that most summer visitors never see.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 July 2026 Now, the focus was on comfort, and clothes that could withstand long hikes and full days in the sun before returning back to our beautiful stay at Willow House for late-night bonfires.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
13 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
The national park also saw wildfires on its northern edge in 2025, making the floods the second natural disaster to hit the park in the past year.
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Joshua Hong,
Fortune,
4 Sep. 2026
Though most showers in the forecast may bring only trace amounts of rain, forecasters said there would be a risk of debris and flash flooding if heavy downpours hit areas that were depleted by wildfires.