Thesaurus results for GOODIE

goody

noun

variants or goodie

Definition of goody

as in treat

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 Galena Illinois Framed by rugged bluffs that are especially scenic in fall, Galena’s historic Main Street looks like a vintage postcard—more than 120 century-old buildings house restaurants and shops filled with antiques, art, and giftable goodies. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 On Crenshaw Boulevard in Inglewood last Friday, green streamers hung in the air, a DJ played a mix of throwback jams and upbeat tracks, and people walked around with goodie bags. — Shi Bradley, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 That was for liberals and other lily-livered, do-goody weenies—losers like you and me. — James Wolcott, Air Mail, 22 Aug. 2026 My full kit from Insane came with all the bells and whistles expected of carnival costumes these days, including a luxe leather travel bag filled with such goodies as a speaker and an electronic fan. — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody

Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody

Noun

The salt flats are a big, unwieldy space to navigate, but the feeling of getting lost on them (with a guide who knows their way perfectly) is a real treat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
While the kids recharged with treats from the big, custom number three piñata, adults did the same with coffee from The Garden Coffee Co.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Other critics in Congress have focused on products that can be inhaled and high-potency candy products, as well as the lack of THC caps and testing requirements for those products.

— Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026
And even turning candy into a cocktail because, hey, cooking is supposed to be fun!

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of candy

Noun

This Season Any home baker knows that the key to keeping pastries soft and icing spreadable is to tuck your sweets into their own container.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2026
Cravings Peak at Night Research shows that cravings for sweets and salty snacks increase throughout the day and are strongest in the evening, according to Joan Salge Blake, RDN, a dietitian and nutrition professor at Boston University.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 2 Sep. 2026