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Recent Examples of goodly One summer night 20-plus years ago, a friend and I ate a goodly amount of mushrooms. WIRED, 29 June 2023 View Photos That audience is expected to include a goodly number of brand loyalists, and the RZ driving experience seems catered to them. Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 13 Mar. 2023 Bob’s Burgers clearly has a goodly number of devoted fans, considering that it’s lasted 12 seasons and more than 200 episodes. Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 May 2022 Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features. Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022 See All Example Sentences for goodly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly
Adjective
  • Shahani also believes Nissan’s Infiniti luxury brand can grow with the new QX80 and upcoming QX60 large and midsize SUVs, respectively.
    Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The world's coral reefs are in the midst of the fourth and largest global bleaching event in recorded history, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week.
    Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • These statistics highlight the considerable volatility typically seen in Snap stock subsequent to its earnings disclosures.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
  • There is also the considerable incentive of Liverpool drawing level with arch-rivals Manchester United’s English record of 20 league title wins.
    Andy Jones, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Opened just a few years ago, the Asbury Ocean Club Hotel offers excellent service, lovely rooms and terrific food.
    Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • There is an endless supply of them, usually taking place in lovely ancient English towns, where there seem to be a fantastic number of murderers.
    Shannon Doyne, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Based on advanced ticket sales, the space opera sequel is expected to generate a sizable $20 million to $22 million over the weekend.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Tether and its affiliated exchange Bitfinex will hold a majority stake and SoftBank a sizable minority.
    Nina Bambysheva, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Apple made substantial modifications to its App Review Guidelines on Friday and emailed registered developers regarding the changes.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
  • That could mean substantial delays in shipments, experts note.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Set on the rugged and beautiful south Kona coast, this place of refuge was a safe haven for those who broke the kapu or sacred laws, transgressions punishable by death in old Hawaii.
    Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a great UFC Fight Night that will not disappoint; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Cancer, a disease that doesn’t discriminate and spares no one from its reach, has long been one of humanity’s greatest adversaries.
    Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • However, these new drugs carry significant challenges, including high costs, the need for frequent brain scans to monitor serious side effects and the risk of swelling or bleeding in the brain.
    Allen Chang, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
  • He was faced with significant second-guessing from fellow Democrats about his ability to finish the race before ultimately deciding to end his campaign.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Goodly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodly. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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