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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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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
Rather than exacerbate existing problems, our politics should seek solutions that rebuild goodwill between citizens.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite no financial metrics to track the return on investment, the Bedford facility has created so much goodwill that Magellan is now considering additional locations in high-traffic markets such as South Florida, Texas, and the New York metro area.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
States like California, Maryland, and Colorado are beginning to recognize this by experimenting with models that treat volunteerism as workforce development, not merely civic goodwill.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To be sure, corporate America does not run on goodwill and how hard workers try.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
Despite no financial metrics to track the return on investment, the Bedford facility has created so much goodwill that Magellan is now considering additional locations in high-traffic markets such as South Florida, Texas, and the New York metro area.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2026
States like California, Maryland, and Colorado are beginning to recognize this by experimenting with models that treat volunteerism as workforce development, not merely civic goodwill.
—Cat Ward, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
To be sure, corporate America does not run on goodwill and how hard workers try.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Madeleine, like most elementary school kids, enjoys recess on the playground – a haven where friendships form, independence builds and imaginations run free.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Former Today cohosts Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb recently reunited to reminisce on the highs and lows of their longtime friendship.—
Daysia Tolentino,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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All Americans had opportunities to succeed or fail based on their abilities, willingness to work hard, and their vision.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tech interests and children’s rights advocates have heavily lobbied the Legislature on both sides of the issue as lawmakers have shown more willingness to crack down to protect children’s mental health.—
Lia Russell
February 20,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Everyone at The Rustic was aware that much of Tech’s football status today is thanks to his generosity.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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Honor your worth to protect stability and gentle generosity today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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From the reusable water bottles each guest receives upon check-in to their latest venue, the Glasshouse, which is made in part from stone native to the area and is entirely climate-controlled through geothermal heating, eco-friendliness is baked into the brief at Cedar Lakes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its sustainability efforts go beyond basic nods to eco-friendliness.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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