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
The company posted a staggering $11.5 billion net loss, largely because of a $9.1 billion goodwill impairment charge that reflected the lower valuation of its linear TV networks.
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
That reservoir of goodwill, built slowly over time, becomes a stabilizing force in moments of chaos.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The mission will foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and encourage the establishment of new partnerships among countries, non-federal entities, and international organizations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Take a known nonprofit, tweak the username slightly, and ride the momentum of goodwill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
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Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
That reservoir of goodwill, built slowly over time, becomes a stabilizing force in moments of chaos.
—Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The mission will foster goodwill, strengthen existing partnerships with partner nations, and encourage the establishment of new partnerships among countries, non-federal entities, and international organizations.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Take a known nonprofit, tweak the username slightly, and ride the momentum of goodwill.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodwill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship continued to devolve in spectacular fashion this week as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a brutal back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms and beyond.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Luckily, the bride didn't see the white dress as a betrayal to their friendship.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
30 June 2025
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Other thinkers have reflected on the generosity of the shrub and its fruit.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
27 June 2025
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Unfortunately, a drunken Ben makes a heinous error in judgment that abruptly extinguishes the generosity of their hosts.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
27 June 2025
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Their friendliness with the crew seems to have paid off: Tests suggest the adult cat was mainly eating fish and meats like pork, poultry and beef.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 May 2025
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Many of them are encouraged at friendliness to their cause in the Trump administration.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
1 May 2025
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But while Trump and Putin speak of each other with cordiality, relations are testier between the two countries than the rhetoric would indicate.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC news,
26 May 2025
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His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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