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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
Despite the trauma she’s suffered, Lacey remains a fundamentally sunny person.
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Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The sunny New York City audition room falls silent when Underwood asks for a moment to decide, mulling over Johnson's performances before ultimately agreeing to let him through.
—EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Other useful creature comforts include a roll-out shower tent and a deployable awning that offers plenty of shade on a sunny day.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The sunny New York City audition room falls silent when Underwood asks for a moment to decide, mulling over Johnson's performances before ultimately agreeing to let him through.
—EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Other useful creature comforts include a roll-out shower tent and a deployable awning that offers plenty of shade on a sunny day.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Feb. 2025
In the Baltimore area, Monday is expected to gradually turn sunny as temperatures reach a high of 39 degrees.
—Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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On March 1, Mercury is shining at a very bright magnitude of –1.0.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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So, if and when Stafford and Kupp are traded from Los Angeles, perhaps the new duo of Rodgers and Adams could team up with bright, young star Puka Nacua and the rest of the Rams’ squad that won a playoff game in 2024.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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Available in both a cheerful yellow daffodil and a muted pastel lavender, this handbag can add a vibrant statement to your outfit or a subtle pop of color.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the Hollywood version, Julie Andrews plays the adorable Maria opposite Christopher Plummer’s dashing captain, leading their merry band of children out of Austria on the cusp of the Second World War.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Effective boycotts are typically well organized, make clear and specific demands and are focused on one company or issue.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Too many people view the risks of illness from the vaccine as outweighing the risk of getting measles itself, and what’s abundantly clear now is that the risk of getting measles is increasing.—
Megha Satyanarayana,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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Investing in premium beauty tools and treatments ensures that your skin remains radiant and your hair stays healthy, despite the cold and dry climate.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
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Formulated with olive oil, prickly pear, and apricot kernel oil, this formula thoroughly hydrates the skin and leaves it with a radiant finish.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Future of Foreign Aid: Rethink, Not Retreat Despite dramatic aid shifts being experienced around the world, Haddad remains cautiously optimistic.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But while many in Altadena’s entrepreneurial community remain optimistic about a recovery, multiple business owners described lengthy and difficult roads ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other traditional lessons and festive events are offered throughout the year.—
Robin Raven,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket.—
Adam Mansuroglu,
WWD,
24 Feb. 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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This quiet corner of the state sees little light pollution and mostly cloudless nights, making spotting the Milky Way from any part of the park easy.—
Nile Cappello,
AFAR Media,
27 Dec. 2024
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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