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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
The Grammy winner was also snapped sitting on a boat with his elder daughter, Luna, and eldest son, Miles, with his arm around each of them, sailing under a sunny, blue sky with mountains in the distance.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Partly sunny with a 20% chance of rain.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, Ceconi suggests hanging them on a clothesline on a cold, sunny day (under a porch).
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Highs will rise to the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
—Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sunny
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Bure is keeping her faith — and her Christmas crown — shining bright.—
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Researchers have discovered the brightest and most powerful flare ever seen from a supermassive black hole.—
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Sweater nails feel cozy and cheerful in the winter, especially in a shocking shade of scarlet.—
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Citrus Wreaths Create cheerful wreaths that lean on in-season oranges and lemons for pops of color.—
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Besides its prominent cloud belts, Jupiter's greatest telescopic treasure are its four Galilean moons that run a merry race with each other around the planet, changing their respective positions from hour to hour and night to night.—
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The residents were excited to see both, but the real dog hopped down and went on its merry way, while Jennie stuck around to be snuggled.—
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Things became clearer on December 28, when Dreame released teaser images and confirmed that its first car would debut at CES 2026.—
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Iwobi’s movement drags Ladislav Krejci wider, increasing the space between the lines and creating a clear passing angle for Calvin Bassey.—
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Martha Stewart is 84 years old and has some of the most enviable, smooth, radiant, and seemingly pore-free skin.—
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Look for ways to update those experiences with radiant-heat flooring and heated towel racks, and with shower and tub designs that offer multiple water experiences (from rainfall to powerful jet massages).—
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While the center has shifted its funding to focus to operating the two clinics and remaining open as a gathering space, Hawkins is still optimistic despite the losses.—
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And participants with the top 20% of stock holdings are especially optimistic.—
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Reblooming amaryllis each year saves money and brings back its festive charm every season.—
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The annual Three Kings parade blessed Little Havana yet again this year with its festive attire.—
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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.—
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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.—
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“Sunny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sunny. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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