Definition of goodnext
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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 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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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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good

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
Normally, Fed officials drop enough hints during speeches and interviews that Wall Street has a pretty good sense for what will happen. Matt Egan, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 Consciously and effortfully re-evaluating how novelty is assessed, who gets amplified, and how to best amplify minority voices are good places to start. Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
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Beijing lashed out at the European Union after the latter fined AliExpress, the largest Chinese e-commerce platform in the bloc, more than half a billion euros over the uncurbed sale of counterfeit goods on its site. Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 And new data suggests that boost isn’t just in your head—the daily habit could be doing real, long-term good for your health. Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 July 2026
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California students should graduate with marketable skills that lead directly to good-paying jobs — not simply debt and a degree with limited economic value. Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 21 May 2026 Some of those teenagers were lured by ads promising good-paying jobs, only to discover they were being funneled to a Jalisco cartel training camp an hour outside Guadalajara. Steve Fisher, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for good
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
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  • Counting businesses is easy, the count has been going up, and a rising number is a pleasant thing to publicize.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • While the town itself is quite pleasant, Lake Tahoe is the crown jewel.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
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  • Just as reasonable public health officials had warned, measles is now finding vulnerable victims across the country.
    Dr. Michael Good, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026
  • No reasonable person would argue against providing animals with excellent medical care.
    Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • The modern kitchen is loaded with storage, including some secret spots in the butcher-block peninsula, and the bathroom’s terra-cotta tiling is a nice touch.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 27 July 2026
  • The result is Framework’s nicest-looking, nicest-feeling, most polished laptop design.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026
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  • Sholl also notes that the largest station groups may not immediately rush to buy competitors because many of the most logical acquirers are already shouldering a lot of debt.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 23 July 2026
  • At a glance, de-normalizing alcohol consumption seems like a logical next step after cracking down on smoking.
    Tim Brinkhof, Time, 23 July 2026
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  • Not all fiction writers are actors and that is more than okay because voice actors exist and many of them are wonderful.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
  • So, yes, there’s a reason why most people are right handed and no, not all cats hate water and that’s okay.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 22 July 2026
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  • Combined with a favorable exchange rate and London’s reputation as a global business and cultural hub, the city continues to attract wealthy buyers looking for both a long-term investment and a European home base.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2026
  • By selling the August $60 put, options traders capture rich implied volatility ahead of August earnings while capitalizing on Ball Corp's robust cash flows, debt reduction discipline, and favorable historical post-earnings price stability.
    Michael Khouw, CNBC, 22 July 2026
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  • Abercrombie’s denim, which has garnered a loyal following thanks to its flattering fits, wide selection of silhouettes, and Curve Love designs that work season after season.
    Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible​, according to NBCUniversal data.
    Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
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  • The athlete at issue is older and likely more experienced, more skilled and stronger than an incoming freshman who would otherwise occupy the roster spot.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026
  • Unlike financial capital, skilled workers cannot be mobilized overnight in response to new policies or investment opportunities.
    Elena Bou, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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