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
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Its roomy design can stow a ton of on-the-go essentials, and it’s outfitted with interior compartments to keep your goodies organized.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
How about the little things, like the mini-bar, or shower goodies?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the tiny patients who came in for outpatient appointments received bags of eco-friendly goodies.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Once all the goodies are mixed in, pop the dish under the broiler until the pepper Jack cheese starts to bubble.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
His arrival and ascendance to being that go-to guy for all sorts of goodies upsets established power structures.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Its roomy design can stow a ton of on-the-go essentials, and it’s outfitted with interior compartments to keep your goodies organized.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
How about the little things, like the mini-bar, or shower goodies?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
The bottom line is that unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others will come your way today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the tiny patients who came in for outpatient appointments received bags of eco-friendly goodies.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Once all the goodies are mixed in, pop the dish under the broiler until the pepper Jack cheese starts to bubble.
—Amanda Favazza, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
His arrival and ascendance to being that go-to guy for all sorts of goodies upsets established power structures.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
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Beyond frozen treats, the new shop also serves strawberry cups, chamoy apples and mangonada.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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Instead of planning ahead, users can prepare frozen treats within a single session, whether for an afternoon snack, a gathering or a last-minute dessert.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 May 2026
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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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