goodwill

noun

ˌgu̇d-ˈwil How to pronounce goodwill (audio)
Definition of goodwillnext
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 This intricate partnership, though, was born less out of goodwill but necessity. — John Liu, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026 Companies build trust, credibility, and goodwill over decades through consistent performance. — John A. Quelch, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026 Delta also added 10,000 SkyMiles to both your accounts as a gesture of goodwill. — Christopher Elliott, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Under Mercury and Jupiter’s alignment, goodwill speeds along a negotiation. — Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goodwill
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
  1. friendship
  2. willingness
  3. generosity
  4. friendliness
  5. cordiality
Noun
  • The film introduces four newcomers – Aarushi Bajaj, Ansh Duggal, Bianca Arora and Piyush Khati – who headline a story centered on friendship, young love, heartbreak and the process of figuring out life as a young adult.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But still, the friendship captured onscreen is true to life, and an interesting peek into one of Hollywood’s most enduring bromances.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendship
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  • Heading into the holidays, that tension between a willingness to spend and pressure on household budgets will likely shape consumer behavior.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Manouzi sees her Dearborn clients as especially entrepreneurial, with a willingness to test new, innovative approaches that might boost sales, or, for a restaurant business, bring diners into a space.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of willingness
Noun
  • Flowers’ voice also carries some of Waylon’s wry, bear-hug generosity, that warmth that always makes his music feel like good company.
    — Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Dream Ride Experience has grown into an extraordinary celebration of community, generosity, and inclusion.
    — Mark Maglio, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of generosity
Noun
  • Diaper qualities and features Some general diaper selection factors to consider are cost, softness, absorbency, fit, fragrance, ingredients and environmental friendliness.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Casual and low-key, but sophisticated and very personable—all the friendliness without the snootiness.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of friendliness
Noun
  • The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
    — John Mariani, Forbes.com, 16 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Definition of cordiality

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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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