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.
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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.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.
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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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
Noun
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Stop seeking harmony and start seeking the truth.
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Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg contributes upright bass, Rob Moose supplies string arrangements, Caroline Shaw handles vocal arrangements and harmonies, and Blake Mills, Christian Lee Hutson, Marshall Vore and Nate Walcott all make appearances.
Noun
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Both the cast and director Harry Winer have spoken of the camaraderie on set, which was probably a good thing given the unexpected length of the production.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
Noun
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And love for leadership and mentorship and comradeship and all the good stuff sports stands for and gives opportunities for.
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Recent scholars have suggested that, rather than artistic aggression, this was simply the playful teasing typical of Academy banter, even a sign of comradeship.
Noun
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And Chapter 1 is all about collegiality in deliberations.
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Collaboration must mean shared ownership, not the performance of collegiality.
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Bhajans are a centuries-old form of devotional singing performed in temples, religious processions and community spaces across India, often free of charge.
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As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Sutton hopes the country remembers that supporting those who protect their communities shouldn't end when the headlines do.
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
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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.
Noun
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Artificial intelligence is reshaping relationships by providing conversation and companionship, and reshaping how people work.
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Some people are even turning to AI chatbots for companionship.
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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