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goody

noun

variants or goodie

Definition of goody

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 Treat yourself to cozy everyday styles and house shoes, plus giftable goodies starting at just $65. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Tight end Travis Kelce doesn’t seem to be one to keep many of his sports mementos, and the proof could be seen in that storage locker full of his goodies that a man happened to find a year ago. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026 Broccoli, Grape, And Pasta Salad An oldie that’s a modern day goodie. — Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 The box also had small holes, so that the elephants could see and smell the goodies inside. — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody

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Jocelyn Bioh’s School Girls; Or, the African Mean Girls Play isn’t a musical, but about two-thirds of the way through, there’s a sing-off that’s both a gleeful showstopper and a wry metatheatrical treat.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
There is also a tea party room serving a variety of sweet treats inspired by the book, including cakes representing a white rabbit, a red rose and a mushroom.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of treat

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Monster Mash also introduces the Luck-O-Lantern, which unlocks rewards when filled with enough candy, and a dice duel with friends where each roll reveals a trick or a treat.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The victim also allegedly told a DOC lieutenant that Cruz would give her candy and that the two began flirting with each other in February 2025.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026

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Limitless breakfasts are a revelation of truly perfect pastries alongside bowls of heritage Indonesian recipes, decadent sweets, and equally decadent Western-style dishes including a Jimbaran Bay rock lobster omelette served with bisque.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
On the sundeck, for example, candy floats in the resin bar top and Murano glass sweets sit on the front of the hot tub.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

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