goody

variants or goodie
Definition of goodynext
as in treat
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies

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Recent Examples of goody Elon Musk’s company will launch more than 6,000 pounds of cargo, including the last of a series of solar panel additions, toilet pump, spacewalking suit, and fresh fruit and other goodies. — Marcia Dunn, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Beyond enjoying Vermont’s unique outdoorsy culture, visitors can take home local goodies such as maple syrup. — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026 But to assure legislative passage, money was added for affordable student and farmworker housing, plus other goodies. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Not signing in means missing out on app roaming, data syncing, messages, voice assistants, and a whole lot of other goodies, however. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
  • While consistency in taste keeps people coming back for more of their delicious treats, there are some exciting changes this year.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Founded by Victor and Stacey Garcia, Sol Dias serves authentic Mexican treats like ice cream, ice pops, sorbets and churros.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Mixed candies may also be cheaper this year instead of candy bags containing only chocolates.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For a Chinese kid, char siu bao was as exciting as a bag of candy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • But shoppers can still find deals by comparing prices, buying in bulk and opting for a mix of chocolate and non-chocolate sweets.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The pop-up will feature the full collection, content from the campaign, sweets from Ritz Paris Le Comptoir and a gift with purchase for clients while supplies last.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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