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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of goodness
And thank goodness Seth is not pushing her to make a decision.
—
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The recipes for food and drink, thank goodness, feel entirely achievable in a home kitchen.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Good energy comes around, and putting goodness into their community is a way of looking out for your partner, too.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2025
The recipes for food and drink, thank goodness, feel entirely achievable in a home kitchen.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 May 2025
Good energy comes around, and putting goodness into their community is a way of looking out for your partner, too.
—Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 8 May 2025
But long gone are the days when Republicans and Democrats alike could rally behind one singular figure and beacon of goodness like Mister Rogers.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
-
Even here, in an election with no clause for character, integrity and sportsmanship, Bonds couldn’t amass three-quarters of the vote.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
-
Yes—but only for those willing to lead with foresight and integrity.—
Kumar Abhishek Narayan,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
To catch up on his late rent, Winston talks himself into a job at We Deliver, a transportation company with a colorful clientele whose requests can’t help but loosen one’s morality.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
-
Regardless of their personal morality, the jurors are going to have a negative view of Mr. Combs, no question.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
By virtue of its basic conceit — after narrowly escaping a disaster with the help of a premonition, a group of people are stalked and killed by Death itself — almost all of these movies end with a high body count and no one making it out alive.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
-
This is based on mutual respect for each other’s virtues and character.—
Gregg D. Caruso,
The Conversation,
21 May 2025
Noun
-
Instead, aim to create a space where all questions are welcome, curiosity is met with calm, and honesty is part of everyday life.—
Kelsey Mora,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
-
His writing stands out for its honesty and authenticity, offering a vivid, personal chronicle of a transformative era.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share