goodies

plural of goody
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 Delta gaming emulator has been upgraded with a plethora of new goodies and support updates, which include optimizing it for Apple’s iPhone Duo. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Sure, a three-figure value can impress anyone, but do the retail prices of the beauty goodies inside really amount to all that? — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Two large menu screens behind the counter advertise all sorts of morning goodies. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026 Inside, the aesthetic is a study in NorCal quiet luxury, with plenty of smooth blonde wood, layered textiles, and eclectic furniture pieces, plus Parachute linens and Le Labo bath goodies. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026 This year, Wormie World has received support from numerous Sacramento institutions, including the Sacramento Zoo and the Sacramento History Museum, which will offer special goodies in honor of the event. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Stop by the many businesses saying goodbye for the season with parting gifts of Halloween goodies. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 Elon Musk’s company will launch more than 6,000 pounds of cargo, including the last of a series of solar panel additions, toilet pump, spacewalking suit, and fresh fruit and other goodies. — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Beyond enjoying Vermont’s unique outdoorsy culture, visitors can take home local goodies such as maple syrup. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
Noun
  • Pull some treats from the open coffin at Scotto Funeral Home, on the corner of Court Street and 2nd Place, then head to President near Hoyt to gawk at bloodstained windows and mutilated dolls.
    — Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Other ways to help The shelter is also accepting donations of food, blankets, toys, treats and money as its resources become increasingly strained.
    — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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