as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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Recent Examples of goodness
That’s hot as in everybody all packed tightly together, which is OK because everybody is one, gathered for the common goodness of putting aside all the grousing and complaining that’s been going on in the real world for too much of this century.
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Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The boys were grinding today, my goodness.
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Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Well, what is a job that could lend itself to goodness and being a rule abider?
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Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Hard work, goodness and teamwork pays off!
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The boys were grinding today, my goodness.
—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Well, what is a job that could lend itself to goodness and being a rule abider?
—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
Hard work, goodness and teamwork pays off!
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
14 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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Not even a hint of repercussions for diminishing the integrity of the event.
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Designed to strengthen election integrity and foster leadership, the year-long program provides education on election administration, including election law, cybersecurity, information technology and operational best practices, the release said.
Noun
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In the Greek world, honor isn’t tethered to morality.
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At the heart of this debate is a fundamental disagreement about sexuality, morality and identity.
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Light and Breezy One of the many virtues of the ’60s shift is its simplicity.
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Understanding character and how potential virtues can manifest as vices is a starting point; however, knowing is not enough.
Noun
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Blunt honesty had clicked with a relentless desire for improvement, launching a professional partnership and personal friendship that greatly enriched the careers of both men and, in time, would meaningfully alter the course of Chelsea history.
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What drew him to the exchange wasn’t controversy, but honesty.
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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