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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
Expect quiet, mostly sunny skies on Thursday, with light southerly winds.
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Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood was quiet, sunny and dormant Thursday afternoon, with most neighbors still at work, Thompson said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Create a sunny table setting with this warm gold flatware.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 75 and overnight low of 48.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
The neighborhood was quiet, sunny and dormant Thursday afternoon, with most neighbors still at work, Thompson said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Create a sunny table setting with this warm gold flatware.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
Sunday will be partly sunny with a high near 75 and overnight low of 48.
—Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
Adjective
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Then, there’s a dramatic landscape by Jacob van Ruisdael, with gray clouds muttering on high and brighter blues impending in the sky below.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Earth is so bright out there and the moon is just hanging in front of us, this black orb out in front of us.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Each layer of this cake is studded with sweet, fresh berries and tart lemon while pureed blueberries give the frosting its bright and cheerful color.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Confetti Dot, in cheerful red or navy, is a festive favorite and a go-to gift.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Using Too Many Small Bins The more bins, the merrier?—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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Mau's reckless band of merry men inevitably leave a trail of bodies in their wake, leading police captain Brander Lawson (Wagner Moura) to investigate the criminal takeover of Janix.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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But there seems to be a clear increase in the number of ticks out there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Share a clear plan, and invite real input.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Crafted by master perfumer Olivier Polge, Eau Splendide opens with a radiant burst of raspberry accord—crisp, juicy, and unmistakably playful.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her writing is assured and radiant; her fluid imagination shapes lush worlds, at once uncanny and beautiful.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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And from his seat at the podium on Friday, the view for the Clippers next season and beyond was optimistic with draft capital, emerging young players and significant salary cap space.—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Markets are firmly optimistic and investors would hope the stock rally does not be derailed by geopolitics.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Book your trip during the festive season far in advance, as hotel rooms and villas can book out up to a year in advance.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Held every June, this tradition celebrates the year’s harvest with a festive parade, classic car displays, live music, and what feels like endless fresh-cut watermelon.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
14 Apr. 2026
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The best times to see the Northern Lights are during the winter months when the sky is cloudless and the moon wanes.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
27 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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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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