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
This Superman is, more than anything, concerned with our society’s struggle to accept the possibility of inherent goodness.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
Bottles line the aisle like trophies filled with amber goodness, each one with a label crying out for your attention.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
And the beef birria egg rolls were heavenly, cheesy goodness.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Cubes of toasted bread soak up all the goodness of the buttermilk ranch sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
Bottles line the aisle like trophies filled with amber goodness, each one with a label crying out for your attention.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
And the beef birria egg rolls were heavenly, cheesy goodness.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Cubes of toasted bread soak up all the goodness of the buttermilk ranch sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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In a climate economy increasingly scrutinized for greenwashing and impact-washing, the integrity of carbon credits matters more than ever.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Noun
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And then reality crashes down around them in a series of scenes that expose the cruel hypocrisy of Iran’s corrupt system (which purports to uphold morality, but allows men in positions of authority to indulge themselves in egregious ways).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The post did not address the morality of allowing biological males in girls sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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