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also bonnie
1
as in lovely
of the very best kind
one of several inns in the Lake District offering bonny accommodations and bountiful breakfasts
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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a bonny child dressed in traditional Scottish clothing
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Recent Examples of bonny
Instead, the Economy seat puts pressure on the bonny prominences of the hip and restricts blood circulation.
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New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
One of the most conspicuous heralds is a bonny buttercup named the winter aconite.
—Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2025
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
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Expect a lovely weather day with a blend of sunshine and clouds.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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On my two-week-plus sail, the dinnertime quality varied despite lovely presentations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The home run was a beautiful swing down in the zone.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Justin’s milkbread bun (for which Jennifer made the dough) was wonderful, but the pork in his sandwich was underseasoned, and there wasn’t enough of it.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The format has an all-powerful ‘Taskmaster’ who, with the help of a loyal assistant, tests the wiles of a panel of comedians over the course of each series by setting them weird and wonderful challenges.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Charles Melton is effortlessly handsome while out and about in the Big Apple on April 15.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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The museum’s Rodins now line a grassy area between one of two handsome exterior staircases and a green fence along Wilshire.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fly across the world to visit archives and then look at additional pamphlets just because the covers look cute.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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For adventurous travelers who want to look cute in photos but also have a hike, tennis match, or other adventure on the agenda, this pleated skirt is an ideal pick.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara, opening tonight, so bountifully proves.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
19 Apr. 2026
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Maple and soy are terrific flavor partners for salmon, masking any slightly fishy flavor that turns off some eaters.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The happy news is that young people are filling the pews in our gorgeous churches.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Bonny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonny. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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