as in friendship
formal
a feeling of friendliness among a group of people
Those camping out in line for the store's grand opening soon developed a cheerful bonhomie. the bonhomie of strangers singing together around a campfire
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Recent Examples of bonhomie
Another cliché of the form is the exaggerated bonhomie that is meant to disguise the fact that the performers are not characters with relationships to play.
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 grand finale designers gathered on stage at the end, a showing of bonhomie and of friendships.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The new bonhomie extends to his relationship with Hansen as well.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
With its forced bonhomie, the show is neither informative nor engaging.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Jesse Green, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 grand finale designers gathered on stage at the end, a showing of bonhomie and of friendships.
—Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025
The new bonhomie extends to his relationship with Hansen as well.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2025
With its forced bonhomie, the show is neither informative nor engaging.
—Mark Z. Barabak, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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Wolff and Horner are not known for their friendship.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But research on romantic beliefs suggests that idealizing a partner can actually predict greater disappointment over time, especially when initial chemistry masks incompatible values, true friendship or aligned long-term goals.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Despite its listing price history, the bluff-front residence makes harmony look simple.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 July 2025
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The show’s cast is very strong, including the dozen-plus children, who are just as capable as the adults in precisely performing Melissa Glasgow’s challenging choreography and the vocal harmonies coached by music director Richard Dueñez Morrison.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Visitors are always welcome to join the event for a lively meeting filled with camaraderie, inspiring guest speakers, and a delicious lunch.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 July 2025
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But in recent times, the unity of the Clan has shown through more clearly, and that was on full display at the Garden, with camaraderie and love the themes, both explicitly from RZA’s interjections and implicitly from the support each member showed each other.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Fellow senators have grown accustomed to the Utah Republican’s pugnacious online persona, mostly brushing it off in the name of collegiality.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Twin Cities,
21 June 2025
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Our core value of human dignity and the hallmarks of our culture — flexibility, collegiality, and trust — guide our decisions to meet the needs of our faculty, staff and students.—
Thomas Skinner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
Noun
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The Yemeni American community, which make up a majority of the south end of the city, is trying to get a seat on the council for the first time and an immigrant from Yemen, Nagi Almudhegi, is challenging Hammoud for mayor.—
Niraj Warikoo,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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Faced with a request to surge water rates across the Arizona Water Company’s northern district, commissioners said that Sedona’s share should be significantly higher rather than forcing the city's neighboring communities to foot the bill for the aesthetic project.—
Shawn Raymundo,
AZCentral.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Man’s best friend could provide more than just companionship.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
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Platforms offer video visits, medication management, and virtual companionship.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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The best advice networks are built on two key ingredients: generosity and trust.—
Lewis Schiff,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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He’s got charisma, a dapper style and a crippling need to be the center of attention, which is classic Leo energy, minus the warmth and generosity.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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