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 spirit of bonhomie between them was palpable as some reconnected and others connected for the first time.
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The bonhomie is also notable considering the different approach taken elsewhere.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
China-Russia-India ties deepen Beijing and Moscow’s leaders were seen to be putting on a display of bonhomie at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Monday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
And James, of course, didn’t share any bonhomie toward Curry.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
The bonhomie is also notable considering the different approach taken elsewhere.
—Alex González Ormerod, Time, 6 Sep. 2025
China-Russia-India ties deepen Beijing and Moscow’s leaders were seen to be putting on a display of bonhomie at the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on Monday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
And James, of course, didn’t share any bonhomie toward Curry.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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Every friendship goes through seasons.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Trevor is, of course, waiting for him there, and their friendship develops through a series of adventures that feel authentic to the characters and setting.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But even a full-bodied brass section and some formidable multi-part harmonies can’t stop the song from fading into a 18-track lineup of anemic lounge-funk flips with near-uniform tempos.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Obviously, geopolitical harmony is good for our business.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The show can be funny, the camaraderie among the characters is gratifying, and the doctors are extraordinarily good-looking in the way only TV doctors can be.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2026
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Sauna Camp Excelsior, Minnesota Imagine the camaraderie of a summer camp, but in the middle of winter.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Menin talked the talk of collegiality, something that was missing in the relationship between former Mayor Eric Adams and Speaker Adrienne Adams.—
Marcia Kramer,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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In early child care, teamwork and collegiality are integral and are linked to educator well-being.—
Charlotte Farewell,
The Conversation,
25 Nov. 2025
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This will be a way for the Vogue Business community to synthesize and reflect on the latest headlines and get a little inside scoop every Friday.—
Elektra Kotsoni,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2026
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Nigerian security forces have deployed tactical teams in search of the kidnappers, believed to be among the rogue gangs who often carry out kidnappings for ransoms in remote communities with limited state and security presence.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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All that being said, cordiality may be the path of least resistance for the sake of your other relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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Peamer and Bracchi started providing each other with comfort, companionship, and healing moments after uniting.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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Coon’s Agnes is a broken woman desperately looking for companionship following the devastating loss of her son and the physical and emotional violence inflicted on her by her ex-husband.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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What makes La Paulée special is the tradition of collectors bringing their own rare bottles to share with winemakers and fellow guests, creating a communal atmosphere of generosity and appreciation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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San Jose named a street, Woz Way, after him for that generosity and one of the street signs was auctioned for $2,350 at the event.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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