GOODNESS! Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

goodness

noun

ˈgu̇d-nəs

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. —

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

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What is too often missing is the reminder that integrity isn’t new either.

— David Mica, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026
To protect the integrity of the investigative process, the center does not comment on specific investigations, spokesperson Allyson Neville said.

— Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026