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Recent Examples of campfire
In lieu of burning a portion of a meal in the campfire, Percy Jackson and the Olympians is paying tribute to the late Lance Reddick by honoring his legacy both on and off screen.
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
This summer, one campfire event was canceled due to a dust storm.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Native Americans saw the Milky Way as the path of their braves rising into heaven, with bright stars like Vega and Altair representing campfires along the way.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 July 2025
In addition to the morning paddle, participants will explore the Riverview Farmstead’s limestone house and timber frame barn, learn about local birds, and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire, the forest district said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
This summer, one campfire event was canceled due to a dust storm.
—Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2025
Native Americans saw the Milky Way as the path of their braves rising into heaven, with bright stars like Vega and Altair representing campfires along the way.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 28 July 2025
In addition to the morning paddle, participants will explore the Riverview Farmstead’s limestone house and timber frame barn, learn about local birds, and enjoy hot dogs and s’mores around a campfire, the forest district said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for campfire
Noun
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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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It’s designed for the discerning drinker who’d like their mezcal a little less bonfire, a little more mineral.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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Republicans, at the time, worried the move would upset the Trump administration and result in ramifications for California, such as the loss of federal aid for issues like wildfire recovery.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
13 Aug. 2025
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At least three people have died and thousands have fled their homes as wildfires spread across southern Europe.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Campfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campfire. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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