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as in bright
having or being an outward sign of good feelings (as of love, confidence, or happiness)
her sunny laughter filled the house with joy
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as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
momentarily forgot their worries at the sight of the baby's sunny smile
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as in merry
indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor
the good-natured waitresses enhance the restaurant's sunny and cheery atmosphere
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as in clear
not stormy or cloudy
we are hoping for a sunny weekend so we can spend time at the beach
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Recent Examples of sunny
Some of the criteria are beach material (fine sand ranks highest), air and water temperature, number of sunny days, wildlife, litter and development.
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Ninety-five and sunny is definitely not the ideal weather to experience this park in.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
Among her options: No. 1 Top-Floor Walkup This sunny, west-facing one-bedroom was on the top floor of a five-story walkup building on a lovely street in the Jackson Heights Historic District.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Kansas City area is expected to have a sunny, albeit cool, day, but the National Weather Service predicts that some brief showers could move into the area Wednesday evening.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2025
Ninety-five and sunny is definitely not the ideal weather to experience this park in.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 22 May 2025
Among her options: No. 1 Top-Floor Walkup This sunny, west-facing one-bedroom was on the top floor of a five-story walkup building on a lovely street in the Jackson Heights Historic District.
—Joyce Cohen, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The Kansas City area is expected to have a sunny, albeit cool, day, but the National Weather Service predicts that some brief showers could move into the area Wednesday evening.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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While cruises claimed over half of Greenland’s total tourism numbers in 2023, the future looks bright for air travel.—
Katherine Alex Beaven,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But when done right, the whole room can seem brighter and more spacious.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
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Related Stories 13 Under-The-Radar Activities And Experiences In Key West The 11 Best Key West Restaurants On The Water Rooms And Rates The rooms are bright, cheerful, and simple, with colorful coastal touches in artwork and decorative items like pillows.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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In the video was a group of dogs, and a professional dog walker managing the calm and cheerful pack, sitting beautifully for the camera.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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And in the middle is a holiday associated with merry drinking and a centuries-old religious figure: St. Patrick's Day.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA TODAY,
16 Mar. 2025
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Not so merry Mary Nothing was ever easy for Mary this season.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
8 May 2025
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Where, how to see the Milky Way in May 2025 Those who live in the Northern Hemisphere, which includes the entire continental United States, could have spectacular views of the Milky Way on clear nights with a new moon.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Abu Dhabi Global Market in the UAE capital also updated its digital asset framework in 2023, providing a clearer licensing and regulatory environment for crypto exchanges, custodians, and other virtual asset service providers.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Women made up by Ta love his ability to create the most beautiful, radiant skin in the business, with a light that seems to glow from within.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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With radiant gold trim contrasted against a glossy white finish, these pots and pans are made for a stylish home kitchen display.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Yet Hudson remains optimistic that some new fund managers will have longevity.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 May 2025
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Looking Ahead for Europe’s Innovation Potential Still, there are reasons to be optimistic.—
Ilona Limonta-Volkova,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Videos online showed the ship sailing underneath the bridge, connecting the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, as its masts, apparently strung with festive lights, collided with it.—
Gabrielle Banks,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Winning trainer: Brittany T. Russell. 2025 Preakness Day | PHOTOS Photos of horses, fans and a festive atmosphere at the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 May 2025
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The sky in Modesto and Sacramento is expected to be cloudless on Tuesday night, when the best galaxy viewing conditions begin, according to to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2025
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The mountain peaks jetted into a cloudless Dodger-blue sky as the wind whipped and the waves beneath crested and crashed.—
Dan Woike,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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