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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies

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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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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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adverb

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a good idea
a sensible idea
a brilliant idea
the right idea
a solid idea
a perfect idea
a good time
a pleasant time
an enjoyable time
a lovely time
an amazing time
an awesome time
a good cause
a worthy cause
a worthwhile cause
a respectable cause
a noble cause
a charitable cause
a good friend
a true friend
a genuine friend
a real friend
a close friend
a reliable friend
good condition
great condition
mint condition
perfect condition
gorgeous condition
excellent condition

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
The song earned Lambert the Grammy Award for best female country vocal performance in 2011. Jim Asker, Billboard, 12 June 2025 We were introduced, and I was charmed by him, his good looks, and that charisma. Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Noun
About 80% of the increase seen in goods prices last month came from areas other than food and energy. Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 12 June 2025 The documents also detailed Hamas’ efforts to keep traders from hoarding goods and charging inflated prices for them. Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
Adverb
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 See All Example Sentences for good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
Adjective
  • LPs expect distributions within a reasonable timeframe.
    Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
  • Florida's attorney general can collect civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs, while minors can also pursue up to $10,000 in damages.
    Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025
Adjective
  • That this wrap-up happens on the stoop of an apartment building provides a nice callback to Past Lives.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
  • Reyes was a nice spring training story, but the Yankees were fooled by meaningless February and March stats.
    Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • But there’s little logical argument for keeping him on.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 7 June 2025
  • This is a logical form of thinking in the sense that AGI as an intellectual mechanism would be unable to compete in jobs that involve hands-on work.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Adjective
  • Hinton, the son of former All-Pro lineman Chris Hinton, has favorable genes.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 13 June 2025
  • Flood watches are issued when conditions are favorable for flooding to notify residents to be prepared.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 June 2025
Adjective
  • In the nearly 20 years since the show's conclusion, the loyal fanbase has pushed for a revival, and Cranston was working behind the scenes to deliver just that.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • Jeff lives in beautiful Bend, Oregon amid the ponderosa pines, classic muscle cars, a crypt of collector horror comics, and two loyal English Setters.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.
    Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
  • This modern adaptation of a traditional country farmhouse features a welcoming front porch, which has ample room for two or three people to sit and relax on a pleasant day.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
Adjective
  • These eagles are skilled soarers, often riding thermal updrafts to reach extreme heights.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • The skilled crafts that underpin entertainment are also at risk of being lost, says David Offenberg, an entertainment finance professor at Loyola Marymount University.
    Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2025
Adjective
  • But the Huskies went out with pride in a neck-and-neck game, playing their best defense of the season against a worthy adversary that ultimately won it all.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025
  • The union will introduce a new customer to the Supriya universe and, in turn, project her namesake brand to a global audience–a worthy opportunity in this testing fashion landscape.
    Alice Cary, Vogue, 4 June 2025

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