good guy

noun

: a morally correct person or character : a hero
It's hard to tell the good guys from the bad guys in this movie.

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Dysert appeared as Sean Cudahy in 79 episodes of All My Children, from 1980-1990, a character described as a devious yet humorous con man and villain, who contrasted sharply with his brother, good guy Tom Cudahy (played by Richard Shoberg). — Denise Petski, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Hilton was fun and witty, a good guy to have a beer — or several — after work. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Arthur, not beating the dad-energy allegations, has decided to focus on being a good guy, a good employee, and a good uncle. — Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026 Both SummerSlam world title matches feature babyfaces vying for the top title on their brand, and even top heel Sami Zayn’s current gimmick is as the last good guy. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for good guy

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“Good guy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20guy. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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