goody

variants or goodie
as in candy
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

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Recent Examples of goody Both airlines provide name-brand goodies like Sun Chips, Cheez-Its, Goldfish, and Quaker Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025 This list features some oldies, some newcomers and lots of goodies. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025 The milk is packed with goodies to help sustain new life. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 1 Aug. 2025 To celebrate the grand opening, there will be a ribbon cutting at 8 a.m., free tote bags and goodies, and a chance to win giftcards, according to the website. Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
  • There are restaurant workers who, rather than yelling at Souleymane or brushing him aside, offer him a smile, a coffee, a piece of candy.
    Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2025
  • In Texas, the ban will cover soda, energy drinks, candy, and prepared desserts, while in Louisiana, soft drinks, energy drinks, and candy will be banned.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • These may be the perfect treat for that last dog walk before bed.
    Emily Earlenbaugh, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Brown Butter Apple Cobbler, for example, is a sweet treat perfect for adding to fall menus.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Dolce Bakery prepared sweets for tonight’s ‘New Heights’ episode.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Over at West Park, the carnival enticed many people with a collection of rides and lots of sweets to devour.
    Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Michael Jackson Looking specifically at solo male musicians, Elvis Presley owns this bit of history, and he may not be matched for a long time.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Adding a little bit of playfulness and spontaneity into every conversation also makes space for laughter and even intimacy.
    Mark Travers, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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