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 Our top picks include goodies from Le Creuset, Laneige, Kate Spade, Lego, and more popular brands. Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Kids will receive goodie bags to take home. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Players can complete her unique friendship quests to unlock goodies like her signature clothing set and the new Meeko companion. Arushi Jacob, Variety, 7 Apr. 2026 Stock Up on Supplies The final step for preparing your space for patio season is to stock up on all of your favorite warm-weather goodies. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • In the still-life composition, a cheeky visual lesson on the collision and convergence of cultures, the jar holds flowers, cactus and edible Mexican treats influenced by Chinese and Filipino flavors.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • This sweet-yet-zesty lemon dessert is an old-fashioned treat with a double crust to keep the custard-like filling inside.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Jesus Gomez keeps a large glass candy jar on his desk where his delivery drivers slip fuel receipts for cash reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses.
    Pat Maio, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
  • In the package was a grab bag of small pleasures to ease the difficulty of a lengthy deployment – Kind bars, candy, homemade fudge, Girl Scout cookies, puzzle books, pencils, pens, decks of cards and other games.
    Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Sophomore Marisol Gutierrez has had a passion stemming from childhood for making for desserts, now leading the charge in the sweets department for the team.
    Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
  • In recognition of the sweets-loving Queen Sophia Charlotte — for whom Charlotte is named; she’s also fictionalized by Bridgerton — the chefs will have to select a traditional southern dessert from a large display that’s wheeled in.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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