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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
But even in the weekend ahead of the grand event, celebrities are already running around town in their best statement fashions. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 May 2025 That marks a new best showing for the single on the worldwide roster. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Noun
In the Trump-Europe trade wars, the battle so far has been focused on goods: Trump’s tariffs on German cars and French champagne have been met with tit-for-tat threats to boost levies on all-American booze and motor vehicles, from Kentucky bourbon to Harley Davidson motorcycles. Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025 Within months, Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on goods imported from countries worldwide, sending turbulence through the global economy, and his administration began slashing federal agencies and programs. Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 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
  • Eureka Innova Cordless Stick Multi-Surface Vacuum for $207: This is a good stick vacuum at a reasonable price.
    Nena Farrell, Wired News, 3 May 2025
  • There is no sustainable or reasonable way to make rent costs come down for New Yorkers, particularly at the lower income bands, without simply constructing a lot more housing in general.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • There may be a nice bunch of grapes, a couple slices of melon, and a hunk of juicy homegrown tomato.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 May 2025
  • Elite firepower, stingy defense, and all-world goaltending to tie a nice bow on it.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • Schumer’s reasoning was clear and logical: a shutdown is inherently bad.
    Bradley Tusk, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
  • That appeared to be a logical decision given that Świątek had a good chance to capture the gold medal at the Olympics with Roland Garros hosting.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • Weekly, relative strength and seasonality are both favorable.
    Bill Sarubbi, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Katz sees the possibility for additional P/E multiple expansion, driven by robust/more consistent management execution, favorable organic growth dynamics, notable operating leverage, and rapid improvement in balance sheet flexibility.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Chalamet has stayed loyal to Guadagnino and to Italy, attending the Venice film festival for the premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 1 in 2021 and again a year later with Bones and All (2022), a horror romance directed by Guadagnino and co-starring Taylor Russell.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 May 2025
  • But nonetheless, the band has maintained an incredibly loyal following.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Thus, a trip to a coin-exchange kiosk (or a bank, or credit union) can yield a pleasant surprise.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2025
  • There are many pleasant features of playoff basketball.
    Shane Young, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Adjective
  • He has been credited as a skilled recruiter and defensive coordinator who contributed to the school reaching the NCAA Tournament in each of those seasons.
    Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Guests can savor artisanal cocktails crafted by skilled mixologists while enjoying live entertainment on select evenings, creating an unforgettable dining experience under the stars.
    Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Porcelain Serving Cart by Richard Schultz $4,230 Design Within Reach Knoll’s splurge worthy bar cart would look sleek perched poolside and holding a pitcher of sangria.
    Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
  • President Donald Trump’s goal to correct longstanding trade imbalances and bring more manufacturing back to America is a worthy one, supported by the vast majority of the country.
    Scott Whitaker, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2025

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