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Recent Examples of bonfires
Shacks, of which there were nine along the peninsula, would compete to outdo each other, lighting bonfires on the beach, supplying endless kegs, and inviting live bands.
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Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Dozens of municipalities in northern Spain also canceled traditional bonfires because of elevated wildfire risk.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Freestanding fireplaces, fire bowls, chimeneas, even tabletop bonfires can deliver a smores-worthy night out at home.
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Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Activities abound, from an on-site sailing school and nightly bonfires to lawn games, a seasonal kids’ club, a summer roller rink and winter ice rink, and yoga on the beach.
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Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.
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Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 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.
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Jess Hoffert,
Midwest Living,
9 May 2026
Event rules include a 15 mph speed limit and bans on littering, glass containers, bonfires and driving on sand dunes.
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Claire Partain,
Houston Chronicle,
3 May 2026
Here, a simple rectangular design creates a barrier for bonfires without taking up any unnecessary space.
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Marisa Donnelly,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
Curbed Editors,
Curbed,
23 June 2026
Dozens of municipalities in northern Spain also canceled traditional bonfires because of elevated wildfire risk.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2026
Freestanding fireplaces, fire bowls, chimeneas, even tabletop bonfires can deliver a smores-worthy night out at home.
—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Activities abound, from an on-site sailing school and nightly bonfires to lawn games, a seasonal kids’ club, a summer roller rink and winter ice rink, and yoga on the beach.
—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The programming is refreshingly field-trip-style, incorporating Junior Ranger books, scavenger hunts, science labs, kayak races, kids-only tours, and beach bonfires.
—
Ashlea Halpern,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonfires
wildfires
Noun
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Lara Schwarz studies the effect of wildfires and heat waves on public health at UC Berkeley.
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Using security video, cellphone data and his own digital trail, including questions to ChatGPT about whether cigarettes can start wildfires, prosecutors placed Rinderknecht at the ignition point shortly before the Lachman Fire was reported.
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“Bonfires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonfires. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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