goody

variants or goodie
as in candy
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 While physical goodies are gone, each box still offers a treat in the form of a QR code—one of which whisks users away to a virtual ballfield for an arcade-style home run game. Teddy Brokaw, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025 Pelinka kept it under his hat for two months, was able to keep his 2031 first-rounder and other goodies out of the deal and got the Dončić trade to the finish line before 28 of his rivals even knew the superstar was available. John Hollinger, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025 Its sale section is overflowing with designer goodies right now, including a Farm Rio dress that’s perfect for spring, trendy cuffed jeans for over $100 off, and the Comme des Garçons Converse sneakers every stylish woman owns. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025 Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • This wine under screw cap includes full, rounded and pronounced aromas of marshmallows and candy corn, lime pie, green apples and golden syrup.
    Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The pope reportedly bestowed rosaries and Easter candies upon the Catholic vice president, who is the father of three young children.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Get The Recipe Texas Sheet Cake Cookies Fans of Texas Sheet Cake will fall in love with this recipe, which turns the popular cake into bite-size treats.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025
  • And, much to my surprise, our northern lights experience wasn’t over quite yet; the journey from Abisko back to Stockholm often provides travelers with one last treat.
    Carinne Geil Botta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Sinha, a Harvard graduate and a former consultant for McKinsey & Company, draped the men in marigold garlands and presented them with sweets.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • According to the company, a new business will be opening its doors and selling bubble tea, coffee, lemonade, and sweets.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Just kind of having a little bit of a different style of play.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025
  • Maurice conceded to having a little bit of a fan in him while coaching in this series.
    Josh Yohe, New York Times, 1 May 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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