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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Thank goodness Luxy offers a free video consultation.
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Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
And that goodness manifests in his decision to save Eleven in that season’s final battle.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
My goodness, the story just leaped.
—Jay Glennie, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Thank goodness Jodi was there with me.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 2025
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Jessica Hartshorn, Flow Space, 17 Oct. 2025
And that goodness manifests in his decision to save Eleven in that season’s final battle.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
My goodness, the story just leaped.
—Jay Glennie, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Thank goodness Jodi was there with me.
—Daryl Wilber, Health, 14 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2025.
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