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
According to Axios, the Trump White House is eager to restore the bonhomie the president and his counterpart in Pyongyang shared during Trump’s first term in office.
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
But a question lingers: What does this bonhomie actually deliver for the men in the White House and the Kremlin?
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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.
—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
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Noah Rothman, National Review, 28 Apr. 2025
But a question lingers: What does this bonhomie actually deliver for the men in the White House and the Kremlin?
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 21 May 2025
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift both dated Jonas Brothers at the same time, but the real love story was the two women’s friendship that emerged from those romances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Crafting aesthetic mood boards is made for Libras, who value harmony, balance, and taste.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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The harmony and togetherness of the group has been at its highest.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This attitude of doing new things has built camaraderie and strengthened the team.—
Julie Murphy,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Odenkirk offers valuable perspective for those of us raising young kids, and nostalgic camaraderie for those of us whose kids are grown.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Industry observers view the gesture as more than collegiality, interpreting it as commentary on the broader challenges facing traditional late-night programming in an evolving media landscape.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Modern professional environments require interpersonal intelligence that goes beyond basic collegiality.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The divide was especially dramatic in Massachusetts, where 94% of immigrants arrested by ICE were apprehended in the community — and 78% had no criminal record.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Residents can make their voices heard by taking a community survey or commenting on the preliminary plans from the three design firms competing to take on the master plan.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Trump is testing the limits of their cordiality.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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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
Noun
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For one, companionships that span decades don’t survive on convenience or luck alone.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
14 Aug. 2025
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This much was highlighted by a study published in the journal Scientific Reports earlier this year; 717 dog owners were asked to rate their relationship with a pet, close relative, child, best friend and romantic partner in 13 key areas, including reliability, companionship and affection.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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