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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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Further rate cuts in question With expectations of higher inflation and slower growth, the Federal Reserve is likely to continue its pause on interest rate cuts and shine a brighter spotlight on Friday's key monthly jobs data, some experts said.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2025
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Charlotte was a bright girl who loved cheerleading, doted on her baby brother, and was navigating the tricky road from childhood to adulthood, equally obsessed with Taylor Swift and Gossip Girl as well as the latest Disney animation.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
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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Both teams went into the break scoreless, although the Scots were the clear controllers of the tempo.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
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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Original price: $29.99 This festive pastel tower of eggs is a standout centerpiece for spring.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Each rabbit holds a festive springtime flower in a different pose that can be placed together or individually around the home.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 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 16 Apr. 2025.
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