Synonyms of good
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as in pleasant 
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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 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 pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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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 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
James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Eden has enjoyed a decades-long career in Hollywood, though many best remember her from the beloved 1960s sitcom celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
There are also plenty of baked goods to get customers into the holiday spirit, with the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish all making a merry arrival.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 June 2025
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There are other projects in the works as well, but Academy is currently Paramount+’s best hope for the franchise’s future and for luring, well, the next generation.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2025
Eden has enjoyed a decades-long career in Hollywood, though many best remember her from the beloved 1960s sitcom celebrating its 60th anniversary this year.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Partners in fundraising efforts include high schools, colleges and business, which host drives, events and sell goods during Hispanic Heritage month.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2025
There are also plenty of baked goods to get customers into the holiday spirit, with the Snowman Cookie, Cranberry Bliss Bar and Sugar Plum Cheese Danish all making a merry arrival.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
Shake it up good and don’t over dress it!
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
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Brew a pot of dark-roasted coffee to make your kitchen smell pleasant.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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Instead of colorful foliage and leaf-peeping, an autumnal escape here means uncrowded beaches, pleasant temperatures in the mid-80s, and a wealth of cultural programming and events, many of which are free.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jones is signed for another five seasons at a $7 million cap hit that is only going to get more reasonable as the cap continues to rise.—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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So, spending your free time on a massive project for your crush seems perfectly reasonable.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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The sound system isn’t as nice, and the side-view mirrors now have to be manually folded.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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The gardener was removing excess leaves to give the tree a cleaner look, an attention to detail required at a nice hotel — The Grove — that’s been housing NFL teams since Aaron Glenn, now the New York Jets head coach, was still playing for the New Orleans Saints in 2008.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Jones’ success is becoming less of a novelty and more of a logical endpoint in Shane Steichen’s rhythmic system.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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In Doctorow’s reading of 21st century tech, AI is the trend's logical, dangerous endpoint.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The film turned out to be a critical success, garnering favorable reviews for its visually arresting style rather than just the acting or the plot.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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These seemingly include greasing the wheels for other deals with his administration and installing executives favorable to the President and his culture wars agenda.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The deputy’s body camera footage shows the loyal dog leading her straight to the spot where his owner’s mother had fallen.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Can Skjei, who’s skilled but had a nightmare first season in Nashville, bounce back?—
Harman Dayal,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But in addition to his reputation as a womanizer, Casanova was also a con man, a skilled liar who came from a family of actors and who over the course of his life manipulated and tricked countless people to maintain wealth and status.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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If postcard-worthy views are your main objective, this contemporary home on the ocean’s edge is just the ticket.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
12 Oct. 2025
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Eggs, pickles, pimientos, and plenty of Yukon golds are the heroes of this praise-worthy potato salad.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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