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 How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese. Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 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 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • The recently refreshed lakeside pool makes for a perfect place to cool off after a hard day’s work of vacationing, and the on-site bakery is the spot for coffee and a treat.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 May 2026
  • The model worked a treat, with JWST's observations not only explaining the TOI-1130 system, but possibly all mini-Neptunes that are found close to their star.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Volunteers also served classic treats like rooter floats, doughnuts, and candy.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Browse antiques shops, channel your inner children at Zap Arcade, and stop by Minnesota’s Largest Candy Store for candy, over 150 types of root beer, and fresh pie (bring cash).
    Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Amankora's rotating dessert list includes homemade ice cream, fruit-forward sweets, and the occasional Bhutanese riff.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • But in joining a growing global hunt for ube, whose signature violet hue has taken over social media in drinks, cakes, and other sweets, Cesari realized that the actual root vegetable was much more elusive, particularly in the wake of its recent fame.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 3 May 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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