1
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
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2
as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
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Recent Examples of goodwill
Bichette built up seven years of goodwill with Toronto Blue Jays fans before coming within inches of a World Series title last year.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The chaos at our airports demands that such a movement from people of goodwill pick up speed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The Royals hope the goodwill continues this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
This acknowledges the invitation, expresses goodwill toward the couple, and clearly communicates your decision without criticism or awkwardness.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
The chaos at our airports demands that such a movement from people of goodwill pick up speed.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The Royals hope the goodwill continues this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
Noun
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Disagreements over the war have disrupted family dinners, upended friendships, and splintered congregations.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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For some of you, a casual friendship might turn into a flirtation or even a serious romance.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Part of that concern is over the president’s growing willingness to sidestep Congress, eroding the check on the executive branch the Constitution was designed to enforce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Creative self-expression and generosity of spirit are themes as the moon harmonizes with Jupiter!—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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His generosity was shown on ABC 7 Chicago this past December.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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And the openness and the friendliness and the happy faces.—
Annie Alleman,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beginner-friendliness is where the S1 shines, as Skyrover managed to outfit this ultra-light drone with a decent set of safety features without gutting everything else.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Mar. 2026
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
27 Feb. 2026
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Liberated from this approach to economic warfare, relations with allies may recover some of their former cordiality.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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