Thesaurus results for GOODY

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 Other controversies have underscored the dubiousness of Anthropic’s commitment to its mission and the hypocrisy of its goodie-two-shoes act. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Aug. 2026 How about the little things, like the mini bar, or the shower goodies? — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026 Patrons who completed their Summer Reading Roadmap can pick up a VIP bag filled with free goodies at either party, one per reader. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 29 July 2026 The popular grocer also offers goodies for our furry friends, with a pet section that is continuing to expand. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for goody

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Noun

For a cold summertime treat, Washington also prepared yogurt bark topped with blueberries, almonds, and chocolate chips.

— Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
This flavorful mix of fruit bits makes a refreshing snack or a healthy treat for lunch boxes.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of treat

Noun

Junk food is an aphrodisiac here, with KFC buckets and oodles of brightly colored brand-name candy acting as culinary counterparts to the junk cinema that’s activated something in the movie’s characters and its creator.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
While vending machines elsewhere now dispense everything from oysters to high-end jewelry, the subway selection thus far could not be more standard — they’re stocked with your usual assortment of chips, candy, cookies, soda, and water.

— Anne Kadet, Curbed, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of candy

Noun

Semaglutide physically changes the experience of food by altering the tongue’s taste sensitivity, changing how taste genes work and shifting the brain’s reaction to sweets.

— Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The café offering crêpes, waffles, gelato and Belgian chocolate, among other sweets, debuted at The Arboretum Shopping Center over the weekend.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026