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 The farmstand facade, with its deep porch and metal overhang, hints at just some of the goodies within, from fresh fruits and veggies to preserves and jams. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 7 June 2025 As my family began the tender process of sorting through her belongings, my mom mailed me an Easter basket of goodies. Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 11 June 2025 Some, like Psyche, are mineral rich without all that pesky planet concealing the goodies. David Szondy june 07, New Atlas, 7 June 2025 There are plenty of other goodies to get your Monty Python teeth into too, though: * 2015 Tribeca Film Festival Q&A with Terry, Terry, Mike, John and Eric! John Archer, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • In March, with Easter around the corner, trending purchases included a crock pot for hosting as well as candy like gummy clusters and ring lollipops.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 21 June 2025
  • Though really, adjacent seems to better describe Karl, scion of a wealthy Cincinnati family that built its fortune on candy.
    John Birdsall June 20, Literary Hub, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • This Tonight Show segment started off with a delightful treat for any Anthony Bourdain heads in the audience.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 June 2025
  • Keep them relaxed with treats or toys, and use burst mode for action shots to capture the perfect moment.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The diet also slashes consumption of sweets and recommends small amounts of dairy and meat, especially red meat.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
  • The Hatteras Village staple, which Wicker also recommends, has been around since 1948, providing locals and visitors alike with all kinds of sweets, snacks, and souvenirs.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • There’s familiarity, there’s evolution and there’s a little bit of something for all demographics of music too, not just country.
    Melinda Newman, Billboard, 18 June 2025
  • The Padres have a fair shot to regroup and win one of three wild-card playoff spots, even if Preller may have to get a little bit lucky in the trade market.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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