1
as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 goodwill
And when the public tunes in, sometimes having a familiar face just brings a lot of goodwill and a lot of comfort.
—
Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
After a disastrous White House meeting a year ago, Zelensky has adopted a more practical negotiating stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s goodwill.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After a disastrous White House meeting a year ago, Zelenskyy has adopted a more practical negotiating stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s goodwill.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Speak clearly and gently to nurture continued goodwill.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for goodwill
Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2026
After a disastrous White House meeting a year ago, Zelensky has adopted a more practical negotiating stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s goodwill.
—Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
After a disastrous White House meeting a year ago, Zelenskyy has adopted a more practical negotiating stance, emphasizing Ukraine’s goodwill.
—ABC News, 22 Feb. 2026
Speak clearly and gently to nurture continued goodwill.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for goodwill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
Noun
-
Kids ‘n Kinship provides friendships and positive role models to children and youth ages 5-16 who are in need of an additional supportive relationship with an adult.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
-
The film tells the story of an intergenerational friendship between octogenarian Dorothy (Margolyes) and JJ (Nwachukwu).—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
San Diego inventory remains tight, so any increase in demand has an impact on prices, but not enough to materially change buyer behavior, seller willingness to list or overall market velocity.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
-
In a statement on Wednesday, Germany’s Minister of Culture said the decision to keep Tuttle on had been accompanied by her willingness to consider certain recommendations, which include the creation of an advisory council and a code of conduct, but there has been confusion around what this means.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
His investment in human connection through generosity became his highest-performing sales channel.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
5 Mar. 2026
-
The fallen soldiers, ages 20 to 42, earned praise from families for devotion to service, generosity and commitment to others.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Attendees praised the variety of exhibitors, and the friendliness and accessibility of the businesses on-site.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
-
Managers can then use that data to gauge the friendliness of their staff.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Liberated from this approach to economic warfare, relations with allies may recover some of their former cordiality.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
