bonhomie

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Recent Examples of bonhomie The article mulled the broader human implications of Molchanov’s remarkable breath-holding dives, as well as captured some of the communal bonhomie of Molchanov’s fellow divers. Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024 While this was the most magical night of my trip, the bonhomie was not at all uncommon. Joe Ray, WIRED, 6 Dec. 2024 An estimated 150,000 football fans in one city — England were outnumbered more than four to one, according to the local authorities — and yet the good humour and all-round bonhomie between the two sides was the abiding memory. Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 13 July 2024 And if all this solo adventure sounds a little too remote for your taste, take in the bonhomie at Saipan, the capital of the Northern Marianas, over a mouthwatering plate of red rice and chicken kelaguen. Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bonhomie 
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Noun
  • Events like the war in Vietnam, the brutal crackdown in the South of protests during the civil rights movement and the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003, which Canada strongly opposed, tested that friendship at times.
    Matina Stevis-Gridneff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2025
  • And just to have that kind of friendship that many years?
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • As one Heat official said during the recent back-and-forth, plenty of teams win without absolute harmony, including plenty of Heat teams in the past, including a Heat championship team.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Venus is considered to be in detriment in Aries per traditional astrology — Aries’ impulse and desire for assertion clashes with Venus’ desire for harmony and cooperation, which can make relationships feel more competitive and overwhelmingly passionate than usual.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • That danger builds a tension — and a camaraderie — among cast and audience.
    Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The parade being held on Valentine's Day is extra special for the Eagles, a team that prides themselves on camaraderie and chemistry within the locker room.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The board of directors, entirely composed of art dealers and gallery owners, is driven by a sense of collegiality and a commitment to the satisfaction of all exhibitors.
    Kissa Castaneda, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
  • This will drive a culture of collegiality and a feeling of purpose among employees, customers, partners and stakeholders.
    David Wajsgras, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Alexander immediately found support from his colleagues and the wrestling community.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
  • The cease-fire's current phase does not appear to be affected by U.S. President Donald Trump's stunning proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, welcomed by Israel but vehemently rejected by Palestinians and most of the international community.
    WAFAA SHURAFA, TIME, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 28 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Throughout the years, watching their friendship has shaped Jordan and Tara’s understanding of love and companionship.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
  • Recounting her life to a pet garden snail, Grace confesses many hardships, which range from being born with a cleft palate, suffering a lack of companionship and going through adoption separation from her brother (Kodi Smit-McPhee).
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Benefactors did not necessarily serve these functions out of uncomplicated generosity.
    Brian Klaas, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
  • His namesake — the Daniel L. Ritchie Center for Sports & Wellness — stands on DU’s campus as a permanent remembrance of the former chancellor’s generosity.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025

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“Bonhomie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonhomie. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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