Synonyms of good
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as in reasonable 
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as in nice
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as in logical
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as in okay
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as in favorable
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as in loyal
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as in pleasant
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as in skilled
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as in worthy
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as in suitable
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as in appropriate
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as in considerable
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as in reliable
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as in accurate
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as in beautiful
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as in healthy
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as in charitable
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as in adequate
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as in beneficial
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as in benefit
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as in interest
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as in stock
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as in qualification
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as in effects
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as in fine
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so
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as in okay
being to one's liking
that band's music is good
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as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he's good at math
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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren't good to eat
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a car that should be good for another few years
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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
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as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
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as in stock
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
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as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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Recent Examples of good
Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Mets fell to their crosstown rival New York Yankees in the Subway Series last weekend, casting a shadow over their best player in the process.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Duffy released a spreadsheet showing how other countries tariffed particular goods at a higher rate than the U.S.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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But the agents, at their best, will be working for us, not instead of us.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
The Mets fell to their crosstown rival New York Yankees in the Subway Series last weekend, casting a shadow over their best player in the process.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
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The full impact has also been delayed because companies beat the clock by bringing in foreign goods before Trump’s tariffs took effect.
—Anne D'innocenzio, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Duffy released a spreadsheet showing how other countries tariffed particular goods at a higher rate than the U.S.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 19 May 2025
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Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
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There is a very reasonable bet that something like this happens.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This level needs to be reasonable and proportionate to the risk.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Half Dome comes with a footprint, which is a rarity these days, and nice to have.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 May 2025
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However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Returning samples of the Martian surface to Earth for study is the logical next step in these efforts.—
Bruce Jakosky,
Space.com,
14 May 2025
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As a result, that has been seen as the most logical landing spot all along.—
Troy Finnegan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The pressure to deliver favorable outcomes for clients can lead to chronic stress and anxiety.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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And to make matters even more favorable for Indiana, the Knicks looked a little worn out.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Some beauty companies, particularly those that offer a wide variety of cosmetics products, could see strong gains as U.S.-China trade worries ease and loyal consumers seek out their essentials on a budget.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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One loyal patron even paddled in by kayak—a photo of it now hangs on the wall.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
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But overall, this affordable bed frame offers a good mix of pleasant aesthetics and practical storage solutions.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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If busier weekends someday mean parking an extra block away, that will be a pleasant problem to solve.—
Belal Aftab,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Deploying this type of technology at scale could not only help identify at-risk patients for proactive monitoring but also address the global need for medical professionals, with the U.S. alone requiring 122,000 skilled physicians by 2032.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Reporter Kate Bartlett says Ramaphosa, a skilled negotiator who worked alongside Nelson Mandela to end apartheid, may appeal to Trump's transactional side and U.S. efforts to counter China in Africa.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 May 2025
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The Rancho Santa Fe Foundation Women’s Fund provided many worthy organizations wonderful grants at a recent luncheon at the Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2025
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The historic all-female space crew was assembled to promote female representation in space — a worthy undertaking since nearly 90% of the over 700 people who have traveled to space are men.—
Sheetal Khedkar Rao,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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