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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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 Skip to main content Country legend, activist, and all-around good guy Willie Nelson has weighed in on the data-center debate that is currently roiling America’s city council meetings and political races. Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 28 July 2026 While Tobias was a good guy, one of his alternate personalities, Raphael, was one seriously bad dude. Rachel Labonte, Entertainment Weekly, 9 June 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 6 Aug. 2026.

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