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
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.
—Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
But despite the apparent bonhomie between Xi and Macron, the French president’s visit so far has resulted in little beyond bolstering Beijing’s diplomatic credentials, as world leaders turn to China seeking economic assurances due to Trump’s tariffs, analysts say.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
Whatever bonhomie might have existed ended in 2020, the New York Times noted, as Diddy backed President Joe Biden in the election.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Braving the crackling midwinter cold, tens of thousands of New Yorkers showed up to celebrate—and photographer Poupay Jutharat was right there with them, training her lens on their colorful outerwear; sundry pins, sashes, and badges; and the cheering air of bonhomie.
—Poupay Jutharat, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
But despite the apparent bonhomie between Xi and Macron, the French president’s visit so far has resulted in little beyond bolstering Beijing’s diplomatic credentials, as world leaders turn to China seeking economic assurances due to Trump’s tariffs, analysts say.
—Reuters, NBC news, 5 Dec. 2025
Whatever bonhomie might have existed ended in 2020, the New York Times noted, as Diddy backed President Joe Biden in the election.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonhomie
Noun
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Unfortunately for her, Steve’s more than ready for the attack, and what begins as a perfect friendship, devolves into an all-out feud.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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Raising the stakes is the shadow of the king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has been stripped of his royal title of Prince Andrew, exiled from public life and put under police investigation over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With a blend of atmospheric beatmaking, gauzy harmonies, and impressionistic songwriting, Quiet Light’s music casts a distinct spell, like stumbling upon Imogen Heap in a forest clearing or imagining a Taylor Swift album produced by Harold Budd.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
24 Apr. 2026
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Things really clicked when the two started putting their harmonies and guitar parts together for the first time.—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
24 Apr. 2026
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Currently, there should be more camaraderie going around with everyone, especially in significant partnerships.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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Choosing an activity to try with friends or family is a great way to bond and build camaraderie, as well as perhaps check some things off your bucket list.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2026
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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
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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.—
Jenny Uglow,
The New York Review of Books,
27 Nov. 2025
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In a world where college athletics seems to find new ways daily to lose their collegiality, LSU stands alone.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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Over the session and a half of his presidency, Albritton has provided steady leadership that emphasizes collegiality.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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The state’s highest court, the SJC, heard arguments in a community lawsuit filed by the Defenders and Emerald Necklace Conservancy earlier this month, and is weighing its claim that the project’s professional soccer use would illegally privatize public parkland.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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In threads where the human community had decided someone was in the wrong, the AI affirmed that user's behavior 51% of the time.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
23 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Liberated from this approach to economic warfare, relations with allies may recover some of their former cordiality.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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Benefits of sharing a living space include saving money, companionship and help with chores, according to real estate company Landing.—
Julia Hawkins,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2026
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The wives of three serial killers form a friendship to find companionship and support.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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