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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 10 May. 2026.

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