goody

variants or goodie
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 Belif's The True Cream Aqua Bomb is packed with the most hydrating ingredients on the block, like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and a ton of herbal goodies (like lady’s mantle) to soothe and cool your skin. Lily Wohlner, Allure, 29 Oct. 2025 Or those handing out the goodies are left with a surplus if fewer trick-or-treaters show up than expected. Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025 More than simply a beauty advent calendar, there are bespoke jewellery and lifestyle goodies too. Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025 This oldie is a goodie with its thick and creamy consistency and crunchy topping. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Thick-cut bacon, Panko breadcrumbs, and a touch of sherry vinegar transform Brussels sprouts into a salty and crunchy treat.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
  • These cookies are our take on the famous Levain Bakery treats from New York City.
    Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The new candy in the brand's iconic shape features white chocolate creme blended with crunchy cookie pieces wrapped in seasonal foils.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Play Haus embraces child-like maximalism with candy-bright color palettes, cartoonish ceramics, paper chains, and a touch of chaos.
    Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • The long, frosted paper that contains the iPhone Pocket was inspired by the rice paper candy bags used for a Japanese children’s festival where long sweets are given to symbolize prayers for a healthy life ahead.
    Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2025
  • Godiva’s Advent calendar is packed with decadent sweets that’ll last them the whole month (or at least a couple of days).
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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