1
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
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2
as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
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Recent Examples of goodwill
In 1961, Jackie visited Karachi, Pakistan, as part of her goodwill tour to strengthen U.S. relations.
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
The show was supposed to be a goodwill offering, not only from city officials to the area’s youths, but also from the band to the city to make up for more than one last-minute no-shows.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Under the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Ambassador Barrack, the United States took bold steps to ease sanctions and extend goodwill to the Syrian government and its people in the hope of seeing real reforms.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 28 July 2025
The show was supposed to be a goodwill offering, not only from city officials to the area’s youths, but also from the band to the city to make up for more than one last-minute no-shows.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Under the bold leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Ambassador Barrack, the United States took bold steps to ease sanctions and extend goodwill to the Syrian government and its people in the hope of seeing real reforms.
—Benjamin Weinthal, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
General social customs presuppose people of goodwill, not such extreme and unfortunate cases.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift both dated Jonas Brothers at the same time, but the real love story was the two women’s friendship that emerged from those romances.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
7 Aug. 2025
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Also, the female-heavy production team added a keen sense of understanding of female friendships and family relationships, which brought truth to the outlandish premise.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Throughout the documentary, this film captures the essence of simplicity in the game, the joy of generosity, and the common thread of loving soccer.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Your capacity for empathy and generosity seems limited to Jan. 6.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Expat Insider survey cites cost of living and friendliness as a few reasons why.—
Road Trips,
AFAR Media,
6 Aug. 2025
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While vacation towns can range in dog friendliness, Asbury Park on the Jersey Shore stands out for its hyper-dog-friendly accomodations, activities, restaurants and more.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Trump is testing the limits of their cordiality.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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