goody

variants or goodie
Definition of goodynext
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 The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026 Meanwhile, the tiny patients who came in for outpatient appointments received bags of eco-friendly goodies. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026 Once all the goodies are mixed in, pop the dish under the broiler until the pepper Jack cheese starts to bubble. Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Kids will receive goodie bags to take home. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • However, dark chocolate is high in sugar and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as an occasional treat.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Throughout the detailed narrative that rewards close scrutiny (Steve Arnold’s production design is a constant treat all by itself), the cast thrives.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The four episodes are filled with eye-popping images, the enhanced green of the foliage and every verdant and precarious stretch of the island, but the show isn’t just visual candy.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 May 2026
  • Her daily meals consisted of oatmeal, candy bars, ramen, almonds and cashews.
    David Chiu, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Noun
  • Wingardium leviosa your way to some delicious sweets with this Harry Potter Chocolate Wand .
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
  • The pyramid retained the same five core food groups from the food wheel, with an additional category for fats and sweets, and its hierarchical design visually emphasized complex carbohydrates as the foundation of a healthy American diet.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

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