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 More goodies are in store for the regime, in the form of fees paid by ships transiting the strait and a shockingly large $300 billion reconstruction fund. Daniel B. Shapiro, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026 The hosts threw scarves, can coolers and other goodies into the crowd. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026 All the aforementioned powerhouses can earn up to 30% off, whereas goodies by Charlotte Tilbury, Creed, Dyson, EltaMD, Oribe, Victoria Beckham Beauty, and PCA Skin have maximum discounts of 20%. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 June 2026 This character, played by Amelie Willberg, is the goody two-shoes and speaks at a thousand miles a minute. Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
  • The fifth annual LCCAs will air on June 17 on Peacock and Bravo, and fans are in for a treat.
    Emma Urdangen, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
  • Fill each compartment with an assortment of fruit, nuts and other treats and place it in the refrigerator.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • As in, pair their red blend with a candy charcuterie board.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 June 2026
  • Grape Swedish Fish While the classic red Swedish Fish are still around today, many '90s candy lovers still miss the grape version.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • The breakfast buffet’s extensive sweets, candy, and chocolate fountain section is just one clear indication of that.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 June 2026
  • Ingvar hopes that by then 150 million people a month will still be coming to a game based on matching three or more sweets in a row.
    Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 15 June 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.

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