as in treats
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 goodies
The trim, which has never been offered from the standard XC60, will feature wider track, boosted ride height, and other off-road goodies.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
All finalists received a laptop, a plaque and gift bag with goodies, Newman said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Snag a beach read at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore and Gallery, and pick up goodies for the little ones at Gigi's.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Jalen Smith is another backup center providing fantasy goodies.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This time of year, their market garden is in full swing, which means lots of goodies to see growing.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
And some of those goodies are pretty damn great.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
Allocate several large storage containers to hold your festive goodies.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 22 Jan. 2026
How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
All finalists received a laptop, a plaque and gift bag with goodies, Newman said.
—Jessica Ma, Dallas Morning News, 16 Jan. 2026
Snag a beach read at The Hidden Lantern Bookstore and Gallery, and pick up goodies for the little ones at Gigi's.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
Jalen Smith is another backup center providing fantasy goodies.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
This time of year, their market garden is in full swing, which means lots of goodies to see growing.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
And some of those goodies are pretty damn great.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Jan. 2026
Allocate several large storage containers to hold your festive goodies.
—Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
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Galloway is a happy user of both substances, and treats drinking as a pleasure best enjoyed in youth.—
Alexander Nazaryan,
New Yorker,
29 Jan. 2026
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Law enforcement treats loads that aren’t properly secured as violations tied to littering laws, the county says, meaning drivers could also face community service requirements and other penalties depending on the severity of the offense.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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