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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
Indeed, the world would be a lot more pleasant if people presumed goodwill in others.
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
This was justified at the time as another benign goodwill gesture.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, that still leaves the rest of us at the mercy of our workplace's goodwill.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, that still leaves the rest of us at the mercy of our workplace's goodwill.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
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Judith Martin, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
This was justified at the time as another benign goodwill gesture.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 27 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, that still leaves the rest of us at the mercy of our workplace's goodwill.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Dec. 2025
Unfortunately, that still leaves the rest of us at the mercy of our workplace's goodwill.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 25 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
Noun
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Losing a true partnership and friendship is what was hard.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, their friends are also navigating the ups and downs of love and friendship, confronting the bittersweet challenges of growing up and moving on.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But many fans had spotted this willingness to put a foot in in pre-season, particularly in the friendly against Real Sociedad’s Basque rivals Athletic Club, when the 26-year-old made a game-high four tackles (one of which was made after he had been nutmegged).—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bailey’s determination to center his Native roots in his music, and his willingness to speak out about it without backing down, have caught the attention of artists across the Americana scene with a history of speaking their minds.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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After the campaign collected $1,503,533 from more than 38,500 donations, the organizers posted a note thanking contributors for their generosity.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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If your grandchild attends one of these schools and receives financial aid, check with the school’s financial aid office about how your generosity could affect their aid package.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Amsterdam’s cycling union, the Fietsersbond, successfully pushed for these regulations while expanding infrastructure, proving safety and bike-friendliness are not a zero-sum game.—
Sameer Butt,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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The concierge team, lauded for their friendliness and attention to detail, orchestrates bespoke experiences with finesse.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
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All that being said, cordiality may be the path of least resistance for the sake of your other relationships.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
12 Dec. 2025
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Visuals of exaggerated cordiality between the Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, and President Xi Jinping of China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit on September 1 displayed China’s convening power.—
Shyam Saran,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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