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also bonnie
1
as in lovely
of the very best kind
one of several inns in the Lake District offering bonny accommodations and bountiful breakfasts
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2
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
a bonny child dressed in traditional Scottish clothing
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Recent Examples of bonny
One of the most conspicuous heralds is a bonny buttercup named the winter aconite.
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Adrian Higgins, Washington Post, 4 Sep. 2019
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Nicotiana sylvestris Sun Exposure: Dappled shade Soil Type: Organic loam Soil pH: Slightly acidic 11 of 11 Wishbone Flower Wishbone flower is a low-growing annual with lovely two-toned, two-lipped, tubular purple or pink flowers.—
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Armani’s Luminous Silk Concealer is a lovely example of just that.—
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There are these beautiful moments of the scene kind of mirroring the real world experience of having this happen in the show.—
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Synonymous with quiet luxury, Jenni Kayne’s cropped cashmere cardigan is perfect for casual moments in beautiful places.—
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
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Startlingly handsome with hair like a lion, but in an existential way; a chain-smoking character actor.—
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Comments The handsome, prickly, and soulful Val Kilmer died from pneumonia on Tuesday after an 11-year struggle with throat cancer.—
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
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Rear space is excellent, with plenty of legroom and headroom, accentuated by the panoramic sunroof.—
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Plus, shop cute styles for brunch with friends or date night.—
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This cute upstairs cafe at the English Market is a great choice for tea, cakes or lunch.—
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Kyoto, Japan Spring in Japan is synonymous with cherry blossoms with heavenly landscapes across the country.—
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The series’ final scene finds Spencer, 45 years later, joining Alex in the afterlife for a heavenly waltz (in what appears to be the ballroom of the ocean liner where they were separated).—
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The close-up view from here just wasn’t always pretty.—
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Much like Grey’s, Pulse — which dropped its 10-episode first season on Thursday — focuses on two very pretty doctors (Willa Fitzgerald’s Danny Simms and Colin Woodell’s Xander Phillips) who become romantically entangled, complicating their jobs at a local hospital.—
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“Bonny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bonny. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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