1
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
Don’t Forget to Stay Hydrated With Florida’s sunny weather and hot temperatures comes the risk of getting pretty dehydrated.
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Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
Monday is expected to be a mostly sunny day with a high in the upper 60s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
As the ad industry kicks off the annual Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, the sunny climate of the Cote d’Azur can’t mask the storm clouds that surround many in the business.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Phillippe said she was inspired by California rock stars of the ’70s and sunny beach days.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Terri Peters, Parents, 16 June 2025
Monday is expected to be a mostly sunny day with a high in the upper 60s, NWS forecasts.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
As the ad industry kicks off the annual Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, the sunny climate of the Cote d’Azur can’t mask the storm clouds that surround many in the business.
—Howard Homonoff, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Phillippe said she was inspired by California rock stars of the ’70s and sunny beach days.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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The Royals are betting Cruz’s future remains bright.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2025
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After all, when the sun is so bright and the water so warm, who would ever want the summer to end?—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
26 June 2025
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Diana wore the cheerful frock on several occasions between 1988 and 1992, often during hospital visits and moments of connection with patients.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Volunteers from a nonprofit that trains service dogs, Helping Paws Inc., provided a little canine therapy for waiting mourners Friday at the Capitol, working the crowd with cheerful golden retrievers.—
John Hanna,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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Audiences already know what to expect from Buzz Lightyear, Woody and their merry band of talking toys.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
23 June 2025
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Will the market continue to trudge along its merry path?—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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This simple, clear shift in communication started to highlight the reality of who was contributing what.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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The issue is parents need to decide because the science is very clear on fluoride.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Martha Stewart—still radiant at 83—is but one famous fan of the minimalist brand.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
26 June 2025
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The former childhood sweethearts appeared radiant on social media during and after their outdoor ceremony, which took place at Grandfather Mountain Country Club in Linville, N.C. Drake is 22.—
Bill Speros,
Boston Herald,
25 June 2025
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Following The Crowd When investors are optimistic, stock prices rise.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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McEnroe this week sounded a bit more optimistic during a pre-Wimbledon tune-up with reporters staged by ESPN.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 June 2025
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Her after-party look was fun, festive and feathered, and featured a low-cut back.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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When will fans find out the festive schedule is for their teams?—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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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 6 Jul. 2025.
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