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
Thank goodness for the role of Blaine the ski-patrol bully.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Thank goodness for a certain commander’s impeccable timing!
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
When all is said in done--Pope Francis, the humble priest from Argentina, modeled for us goodness.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2025
Thank goodness for a certain commander’s impeccable timing!
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 22 Apr. 2025
When all is said in done--Pope Francis, the humble priest from Argentina, modeled for us goodness.
—Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In 2022 alone, the state shipped nearly $24 billion of nuts, rice, tomatoes and other tasty goodness around the world.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Frank E. Lockwood,
Arkansas Online,
10 May 2025
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But one expert said that the structural integrity of buildings, roads, bridges and dams can be profoundly impacted when land shifts downward.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The White Lotus was, as always, teeming with social commentary about the morality of the very wealthy.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
3 May 2025
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Trump administration officials have been defiant by turning up the dial on deportation critics through social media channels and press conferences and slamming Democrats who question the legality and morality of some deportation moves.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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And as someone who is trying to make an NFL roster or practice squad, that’s an immense virtue.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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By virtue of finishing with the NBA's fifth-worst record this year, the Sixers have a 10.5% chance of winning the No. 1 overall pick, trailing only the Utah Jazz, Washington Wizards and Charlotte Hornets (14% each) and New Orleans Pelicans (12.5%).—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Pet names can be love, but love without honesty is just sugar without substance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Vasquez also stressed the importance of public trust, transparency and honesty in rebuilding city departments’ credibility.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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