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bonhomie

[bon-uh-mee, bon-uh-mee, baw-naw-mee] / ˌbɒn əˈmi, ˈbɒn əˌmi, bɔ nɔˈmi /










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U.S. officials and analysts expect Trump and Xi to repeat their usual displays of bonhomie but make few political breakthroughs in bilateral ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

In Islamabad, Munir was at the centre of the action -- greeting both delegations on their arrival and displaying remarkable bonhomie with Vance.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

Strumming a guitar at an unlikely cookout deep in country, Duvall somehow manages to convey fearless confidence and a singular brand of well-armed bonhomie that has no equivalent in movies.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

"But I think I'd remember if you'd done something odd," reassures Archer, all chiselled good looks and friendly bonhomie.

From BBC • May 8, 2025

Don kept talking, his voice too larded in bonhomie, her dislike clawing at her throat.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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