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good time

noun

: the right moment to do something or for something to happen
Is this a good time for me to come over?
This is as good a time as any.

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This basically means this is a good time to let go, and stop thinking so much. Marie Bladt, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025 Take stock The end of the year is often a good time to reflect on what went well in 2025 and what did not. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 This might also be a good time to find a specialist or therapist. Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 Now is a good time to mention that any leftovers should be covered and refrigerated for up to 7 days. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for good time

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“Good time.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good%20time. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

Legal Definition

good time

noun
: a deduction for good behavior made from a convict's term of imprisonment
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