1
: the quality or state of being good
2
—used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock
oh, my goodness!
goodness knows
3
: the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something
Examples of goodness in a Sentence
Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite!
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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And if that wasn’t enough fruity goodness, a brightening blend of apple cider vinegar, plus alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) like glycolic, lactic, and tartaric acids works to resurface and refine.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Even more goodness to check out!
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When whole chia seeds soak in liquid, the surface breaks down, giving them their characteristic gel-like consistency and helping your body absorb their nutritional goodness.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Kreider is doing it out of the goodness of his heart.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
Even more goodness to check out!
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
When whole chia seeds soak in liquid, the surface breaks down, giving them their characteristic gel-like consistency and helping your body absorb their nutritional goodness.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2025
Kreider is doing it out of the goodness of his heart.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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