goody

variants or goodie
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 Children of all ages can go trick-or-treating with goodie bags available at the Real Estate Brokers Association, 908 Kline St. La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025 More than simply a beauty advent calendar, there are bespoke jewellery and lifestyle goodies too. Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025 Whatever your candy preference, no one wants to spend the evening strolling barren streets hoping to find some goodies. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025 This oldie is a goodie with its thick and creamy consistency and crunchy topping. Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • The key to surviving the candy-heavy months is about balancing your sweet treats with protective measures.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • When paired with treats and verbal praise for good behavior, these tools can help your dog out of the frantic barking loop.
    Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • These four fall favorites both taste great and protect your smile long after that last candy wrapper is gone.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Saturday Night Live‘s Weekend Update mocked Donald Trump‘s multiple White House renovations, as well his inability to be normal even while giving out candy to trick or treaters.
    William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Also, preorder order appetizers, prepared sides, and sweets.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
  • More surprisingly, many report food cravings—especially for salty foods, sweets, and chocolate.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 4 Nov. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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