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 OK
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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 OK
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
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
But with the Iran war, there is no country in a good position to do this.
—Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Production halted during the past six weeks because there was no place to put those goods, said Smith.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Those investments have strengthened our infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, supported our schools, and created good-paying union jobs throughout the First District and across Connecticut.
—Dayle Blue, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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Following last month’s heartbreaking finale, The Hollywood Reporter’s executive awards editor Scott Feinberg has predicted Pidgeon as a frontrunner for the 2026 Emmy Awards for best actress in a limited or anthology series or movie category.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
But with the Iran war, there is no country in a good position to do this.
—Donald Heflin, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
Noun
Gang violence gripping Port-au-Prince disrupts aid delivery and goods transportation, leaving families in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country with impossible survival choices as the economy contracts for the seventh year.
—Evens Sanon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2026
Production halted during the past six weeks because there was no place to put those goods, said Smith.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026
Adverb
The middle class expanded, with people landing good-paying jobs that resulted in higher tax revenue for state coffers.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Those investments have strengthened our infrastructure, expanded affordable housing, supported our schools, and created good-paying union jobs throughout the First District and across Connecticut.
—Dayle Blue, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
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The band's courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan's first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The band’s courtesy visit was a pleasant break for Japan’s first female leader, known for her long working hours and now struggling with strained diplomatic ties with China, the fallouts from the war in the Middle East as well as rising prices at home.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The union also wants to ensure that workers have a reasonable amount of overtime, mandatory overtime and on-call hours, Beck said.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its reasonable prices combined with the speedy, mobile-friendly claims process make this brand an excellent option for many travelers.—
Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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North Texas will see a nice break from any rain before chances quickly return late Friday to Saturday.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Wilson hit a two-run single and made a nice defensive play at shortstop, helping the Athletics to a 2-1 win over Texas on Tuesday night that ended a seven-game losing streak against the Rangers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In the absence of a money tree, the only logical response to a budget deficit is to make adjustments on the expense side.—
Harvey Levine,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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An injury settlement feels like the most logical path at this point.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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When the sun went down, things were quiet and okay.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Becka asks if the life of a Wife is too much to bear, but Penny seems okay.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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Recent poll results shared at a Tuesday night hearing showed 55% of those in a random sample were favorable to a mill levy override.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The hope is a new administration more favorable to offshore wind will be in place by the time turbines are ready to touch federal waters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The co-CEOs say these VCs have greater proximity to the issue Esusu is trying to solve—but their loyal clientele are at the center of its success.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The actress — who played Serena McGuire, Elle Woods’ loyal and bubbly best friend — looks back fondly on her time working with Reese Witherspoon as the film approaches its 25th anniversary.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cassie Shortsleeve is a skilled journalist with over a decade of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, parenting, and lifestyle magazines.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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