bonhomie

Example Sentences

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But anger over French President Emmanuel Macron’s resolve to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 are clouding what was meant to be a show of bonhomie and friendship.

From Washington Times

When China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin sat down together in Moscow on Monday, the trappings were those of imperial power, and the bonhomie hung heavy in the air.

From Los Angeles Times

Colwin was known in life as in writing for her cheer and bonhomie, as well as her ability to create a dinner party in the smallest bedsit.

From Los Angeles Times

State dinners with our oldest ally have always featured sweet bonhomie dolloped with prickliness.

From Washington Post

A state dinner is a test of bonhomie.

From Washington Post