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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This alcohol-free, fluoride-free and preservative-free formula is infused with the natural goodness of peppermint, spearmint, cardamom, fennel, clove, oregano and tea tree oils.
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Nora Colomer
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Testarossa club manager Tracy Chastain, who grew up in the South, personally vetted the gravy, and everyone universally loved the buttery goodness of the biscuits, of which were left nary a crumb.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Preacher Cookies These no-bake cookies are easy to make, require a short ingredient list, and are the perfect balance of crispy and chocolatey goodness.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
As a Schur series, there’s a dedication to bringing every story around to, if not a happy ending, at least one that affirms your faith in the basic goodness of people.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2025
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Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
Testarossa club manager Tracy Chastain, who grew up in the South, personally vetted the gravy, and everyone universally loved the buttery goodness of the biscuits, of which were left nary a crumb.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe Preacher Cookies These no-bake cookies are easy to make, require a short ingredient list, and are the perfect balance of crispy and chocolatey goodness.
—Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
As a Schur series, there’s a dedication to bringing every story around to, if not a happy ending, at least one that affirms your faith in the basic goodness of people.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Apr. 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 5 May. 2025.
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