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 Less money coming into government coffers also means fewer goodies for the population of Moscow, whose acquiescence Putin desperately needs. Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 30 June 2026 Choose from three boxed collections including delicious goodies like savory Chicken Pot Pie, Apple Pie, Strawberry Pie, Buttermilk Pie, French Coconut Pie and more. ABC News, 29 June 2026 These easy dinners for warm nights are filled with veggies, cheese, and other goodies. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Kara Zor-El, the cynical, surly protagonist of the new Supergirl movie, has a very different attitude than her goody two-shoes cousin, Clark Kent. James Grebey, Time, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Play soft music to drown out fireworks blasts and give your pet something to do, like putting treats inside an interactive toy, to keep them calm and happy.
    Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • Fourth of July parties at her Rhode Island home have featured red, white and blue outfits, plus barbecue and baked treats, according to reports.
    Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • From candy makers to bakers and wedding favor brands, people and companies around the world appear to be capitalizing on what could be the biggest wedding of the era.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Darrell Lea Lemonade Licorice Darrell Lea Lemonade Licorice puts a bright citrus spin on the classic chewy candy.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • For a more contemporary take on classic sweets, take a 15-minute cab ride north to East Kensington.
    Regan Stephens, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The bagel shop, which offers an array of sandwiches, sides and sweets, will fill the former Java’s Brewing Bakery and Café space at 1526 Providence Road S.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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