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 Perks Of Bark At The Park Attendees could visit a booth from the animal hospital chain Veterinary Emergency Group for free goodies like a first aid kit and hand sanitizer.
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Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Those who are merely passing through can pick up cheese, baked goods, gourmet chocolates, and other local goodies at The Corner Store.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The first 40 shoppers get a swag bag with goodies.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other things to love about treating yourself to beauty goodies at Nordstrom?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
By contrast, Jeffrey goes out of his way to help the employees, breaking into Mitch’s computer to change their timesheets and stealing a trash bag full of goodies to donate to the toy drive at Leigh’s church.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
But all these goodies will come at a cost.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Jere accepts the goodies without thanks.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Jen Reeder, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams shows off some Taco Bell goodies.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Those who are merely passing through can pick up cheese, baked goods, gourmet chocolates, and other local goodies at The Corner Store.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
The first 40 shoppers get a swag bag with goodies.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other things to love about treating yourself to beauty goodies at Nordstrom?
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
By contrast, Jeffrey goes out of his way to help the employees, breaking into Mitch’s computer to change their timesheets and stealing a trash bag full of goodies to donate to the toy drive at Leigh’s church.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
But all these goodies will come at a cost.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Jere accepts the goodies without thanks.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
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The free festival will include farm-stand produce, cider treats, local artisans and live music.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Farther along, candies are packed into boxes by hand, readying them to join the roughly 3 million treats Rebecca Ruth sells each year.—
Robin Roenker,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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