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Recent Examples of goody
The Saints’ slugger, scheduled to lead off the top of the fifth inning, reacted to an oldie but a goodie.
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The best drugstore makeup not only delivers high-impact color, coverage, and results, but also contains goodies like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, peptides, and much more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition, businesses got all sorts of goodies, such as favorable treatment of expensing for research and development, while funding was slashed for health-care programs, food assistance and clean-energy projects.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
The best drugstore makeup not only delivers high-impact color, coverage, and results, but also contains goodies like hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, peptides, and much more.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
In addition, businesses got all sorts of goodies, such as favorable treatment of expensing for research and development, while funding was slashed for health-care programs, food assistance and clean-energy projects.
—Robert Burgess, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
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Additions to the menu include alligator bites and sweet treats, including strawberry shortcake and turtle cheesecake, a decadent chocolate cake and, of course, beignets.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The new Strawberry Shortcake Kringle, inspired by the classic treat of the same name, features sweet cookie pieces and a special O&H signature made-from-scratch filling, topped with buttery streusel, sweet ice and pink chocolate curls.—
Adrienne Davis,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The state of Florida is also zeroing in on food safety and has so far released reports this year about toxins found in baby formula, candy and bread, although some experts have concerns about the testing process.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Highlights include candy, prizes, bounce house, bunny photos, crafts and a magic show.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel, D-Encino, has made headlines in the past few years for authoring bills that have cracked down on sweets with synthetic dyes like Skittles and instituted a timeline for getting healthier food in public schools.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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That indulgence can be sweets, alcohol, meat or other foods and drinks.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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