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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
What’s your favorite backyard cut flower? Container gardens A sunny balcony, patio or porch is the perfect spot to grow smaller, dwarf varieties of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. in containers.
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
If your landscape doesn’t offer and sunny inground planting spot for a tomato plant, consider growing a tomato in a large pot on a sunny driveway or deck.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
What To Do In Longboat Key, Florida Spend A Day On The Beach
With the Gulf of Mexico on the west and the Sarasota Bay on the east, there’s no shortage of shoreline for visitors hoping to find a sunny spot in the sand.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2025
If your landscape doesn’t offer and sunny inground planting spot for a tomato plant, consider growing a tomato in a large pot on a sunny driveway or deck.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Well, the Haim sisters have an answer: album artwork inspired by the sunny disposition of some of the most famous celebrity paparazzi shots from the early aughts.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
What To Do In Longboat Key, Florida Spend A Day On The Beach
With the Gulf of Mexico on the west and the Sarasota Bay on the east, there’s no shortage of shoreline for visitors hoping to find a sunny spot in the sand.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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Both O’Mara and McMahon believe that Pickle has a bright future ahead.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Apr. 2025
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.—
Maya Gandara,
StyleCaster,
2 Apr. 2025
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The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.—
Tracy Lawrence,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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Afterwards, the trap would have released the insect, to go on their merry way.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
26 Mar. 2025
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Personal differences, school commitments, and career opportunities threaten to permanently break up the merry band of role-players.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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With these women having formidable 400-meter performances, there was no clear sign of who would reign victorious.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The type of van — whether it was being used to transport passengers or cargo — wasn’t immediately clear.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2025
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While this cream’s key moisturizing ingredients do their thing, niacinamide balances oil production and brightens skin to reveal a more radiant, even tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jojoba esters add to its silky smooth application, while ginseng extract further reduces inflammation and boosts collagen production, leaving skin looking plump and radiant.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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But others – including both experts who spoke to CNN – were more optimistic.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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When will Republicans pass much of Trump’s agenda? House GOP leadership has been optimistic that Republicans could pass legislation to enact Trump’s tax and spending priorities before summer – but some Republicans have acknowledged the task would be easier said than done.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
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Gastronomy and mixology come together with live music in the afternoons to create a festive, atmospheric cocktail lounge.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fans can enjoy a festive atmosphere and even create their ideal basketball court using cutting-edge AI technology.—
Jenn Nelson,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 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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Stargazers can also glimpse a full moon and a bright Venus during cloudless nights in the middle of the month.—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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