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 new September Drop does have some Gemini flavor, but there are non-AI goodies, too. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 For the music lovers Candlelight Concerts Journey back to the ’70s in September with orchestral performances of some oldies but goodies. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Those items are indicated with a small, round 30 logo in the event guide (aka passport), which also has a center fold-out with the goodies indicated, divided by eras. Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 There will also be a Boutique where festival goers can customize their new goodies with patches, buttons and embroidery. Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Discover the Midwest’s most charming small towns this autumn, with slow scenic drives, vivid foliage, leaf-chasing hikes, storybook-perfect downtowns, and seasonal goodies. Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026 My full kit from Insane came with all the bells and whistles expected of carnival costumes these days, including a luxe leather travel bag filled with such goodies as a speaker and an electronic fan. Baz Dreisinger, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Not only were talent mingling up close, but various stations set up throughout the venue offered custom goodies to take home. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2026 Along with the traditional goodies, there are lots of materials about the importance of vaccinations. Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
Noun
  • Its breakfast, lunch and dinner menus aren’t changing, but thanks to a bigger pastry case, there is more availability of sweet treats like cakes and tarts.
    Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The treats make sense, Donati told Fox News Digital, as Americans increasingly consider their pets part of the family.
    Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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