bonhomie

noun

Definition of bonhomienext
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 The bonhomie among the 2,100 travelling fans was understandable. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Most viewers will know that the two main protagonists ultimately become foes, which lends their on-screen relationship an edge amid the banter and bonhomie. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026 The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations. — Archie Forde, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 The destination’s name alone conjures up mid-century nostalgia, a certain Old Hollywood romanticism filled with ice-cold martinis sipped in moody, red velvet-heavy steakhouses and of poolside bonhomie worthy of a Slim Aarons photo. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonhomie
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
  1. friendship
  2. harmony
  3. camaraderie
  4. comradeship
  5. collegiality
  6. community
  7. cordiality
  8. companionship
Noun
  • This film is the story of Tony and Emma – a friendship which unfolds unexpectedly.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2026
  • Speaking to People in 2024, Garten raved about her friendship with Garner.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 July 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • But the gentle vocal harmonies and trippy acoustic strumming, like the jokey title, transform the song into something else.
    — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026
  • Desai was inspired by Gandhi’s ideals of nondiscrimination and social harmony.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • That camaraderie among the players, who often vacation with one another, has carried this team to win a World Cup in 2022 and the Copa America in 2021 and 2024.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • With drinks in hand and dodging pop-up rainstorms Saturday afternoon, neighbors crowded on Ravenswood Avenue for an afternoon of beer tasting and community camaraderie.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of camaraderie
Noun
  • And love for leadership and mentorship and comradeship and all the good stuff sports stands for and gives opportunities for.
    — Pat Gallen, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Recent scholars have suggested that, rather than artistic aggression, this was simply the playful teasing typical of Academy banter, even a sign of comradeship.
    — Jenny Uglow, The New York Review of Books, 27 Nov. 2025
Definition of comradeship
Noun
  • And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
  • Collaboration must mean shared ownership, not the performance of collegiality.
    — Britton Bloch, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Definition of collegiality
Noun
  • Sandy Dorsainvil, 49 Homeowner in unincorporated Dade Dorsainvil was at the TPS rally in Little Haiti soaking in the concerns for Haitian immigrants and describes herself as a community redevelopment specialist and cultural curator.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026
  • Johnathan Duncan, who represents the 6th Council District and previously served as a community organizer for KC Tenants, proposed the ordinance.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
    — Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • Lestat was the corpse that kept Louis from committing to his companionship with Claudia.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • With the backing of health insurance companies, the Pals provide companionship, transportation, housecleaning services and more.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of companionship

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