variants also bonnie
chiefly British
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Recent Examples of bonny One of the most conspicuous heralds is a bonny buttercup named the winter aconite. Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bonny
Adjective
  • Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • There is an endless supply of them, usually taking place in lovely ancient English towns, where there seem to be a fantastic number of murderers.
    Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
  • What technologies can be employed to make beautiful, lightweight, yet resilient gold jewelry?
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.
    Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 2 May 2025
  • Big, wonderful, funny, horrible, strange, sad, great life.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • The Nest Learning Thermostat is a handsome, effective device, one that arguably kickstarted the smart home revolution with its simple usability and gorgeous design.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The story finds the singer playing two characters, a devoted young Catholic woman pining for a handsome street musician and a sultry flamenco dancer.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Save on breezy skirts, cute jeans, and stretchy yoga pants that are ideal for travel.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • If the writing can get cute, there lies within it a palpable appreciation for people who dedicate themselves to a brutally challenging and relatively under-rewarded pursuit.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The album, itself named after a perfume, taps into her trademark skill for turning misty, windswept synths into lush backdrops for heavenly melodies to thunderbolt right into.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 2 May 2025
  • Movies ‘Sinners’ receives a heavenly reception during Easter weekend April 20, 2025 The per-screen average for the Imax 70mm locations (excluding London) was about $91,000 over the weekend, according to Jason Allen, head of publicity at Imax.
    Karla Marie Sanford, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Today's must-shop deals ☕️ Chic kitchen upgrade: Save 33% on the prettiest Café Specialty Drip Coffee Maker that our editors love.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Shoppers are flocking to airy dresses, breezy pants, pretty blouses, and more clothes.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025

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“Bonny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonny. Accessed 7 May. 2025.

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