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 Cramped passengers are ruled not by bonhomie but by hair-trigger aggression, while flight crews seek compliance rather than kinship. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026 Barnard bookends the film with club scenes, powered by euphoric bonhomie and perhaps a few Class As. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 20 May 2026 Indian business heads have been looking at the present bonhomie in Beijing with trepidation. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 18 May 2026 The bonhomie among the 2,100 travelling fans was understandable. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 May 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
  • The two go on to develop a secret, unsettling friendship, then something more.
    — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Bullying, exclusion and rejection can take a real emotional toll, especially when teens struggle to form reliable friendships.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of friendship
Noun
  • Here, next to the crystal-clear waters of Lake Keowee in Sunset, South Carolina, adventure and refinement exist in effortless harmony.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Maguire and Strayer are felt as loudly as Maines across the record, through their gorgeous harmonies, but also fiddle and banjo and, sometimes, sitar and accordion.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • Watching polygamous families, Surya says, stirs pity, judgment and empathy in her, as well as fascination with the camaraderie, rivalry and sisterhood between the women.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Hobbyists undoubtedly recognize certain cards' escalating values, but nostalgia, camaraderie and the pure fun of collecting are the prime motivators.
    — Bob Woods, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of camaraderie
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  • Theirs was a comradeship which defined the race, from its decisive attack, to Pogačar’s help in the white jersey competition, to Del Toro’s decision to crash himself on stage 15 to save his leader from falling.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of comradeship
Noun
  • Talbot reports that Roberts’s control on the Court, and emphasis on collegiality, appears to be waning.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 18 June 2026
Definition of collegiality
Noun
  • Firefighters, Red Cross personnel and security forces were being deployed to inspect damaged structures and assist affected communities.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That sense of community is also central to producer Chris Ferguson, whose Oddfellows banner has become a significant force in Vancouver’s independent film scene.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of community
Noun
  • Joe Biden rose through the Senate, which required cordiality and the ability to strike deals with rivals.
    — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of cordiality
Noun
  • Founded nearly five years ago by former Google engineers, the company reached a valuation of $1 billion in 2023 as people flocked to the app for entertainment, roleplay and companionship.
    — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Sometimes what starts as a few hours of companionship turns into personal care too, as the underlying conditions start to shift.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of companionship

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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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