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 New allergy-friendly Girl Scout cookie The doggie goodie is one of two new additions to the fundraising lineup for 2027. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 8 Sep. 2026 After all, there’s a perverse thrill in watching characters act on selfish impulses, torment a goody-two-shoes, and go a little mad with power. Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026 The new September Drop does have some Gemini flavor, but there are non-AI goodies, too. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 For the music lovers Candlelight Concerts Journey back to the ’70s in September with orchestral performances of some oldies but goodies. Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Securing Apple’s newest M5 flagship with a generous 1TB of high-speed solid-state storage and 16GB of unified memory, with $150 in savings, is a rare treat on Apple hardware.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • For many, the little treat brings back memories of romantic summer evenings (even if some are put off by the long lines of tourists at Luini’s today).
    Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Select stores will also have candy shops and cafes inside for customers.
    Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Before sundown on Saturdays and Sundays, families can visit Tricks and Treats, a kid-friendly event with crafts, costume contests and candy hunts.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • There was nothing that had escaped being stamped with the Festival’s ubiquitous emblem–sweets, cigarettes, perfume, even sandals–Specially designed to keep you cool and smartly shod for fun-loving Festival walking!
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The Japan National Tourism Organization flags convenience stores as a legit part of everyday food culture, stacked with onigiri, bento boxes, trendy snacks, sweets and beverages.
    Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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