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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies

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of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great

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goods plural products that are bought and sold in business had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day

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adverb

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a good idea
a sensible idea
a brilliant idea
the right idea
a solid idea
a perfect idea
a good time
a pleasant time
an enjoyable time
a lovely time
an amazing time
an awesome time
a good cause
a worthy cause
a worthwhile cause
a respectable cause
a noble cause
a charitable cause
a good friend
a true friend
a genuine friend
a real friend
a close friend
a reliable friend
good condition
great condition
mint condition
perfect condition
gorgeous condition
excellent condition

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
The wireless earbuds offer pretty good sound quality and effective noise cancellation, though not quite as good as the second-gen AirPods Pro. Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 20 Dec. 2024 Joe Buscaglia, Bills beat writer Rams survive Allen’s best ‘hero ball’ Throughout the first half, the Rams’ defense (and Buffalo’s game plan) made Allen look mortal. Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Noun
Hermès opened its 23rd leather goods factory in France earlier this year. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024 In 2023, the United States’ trade imbalance with the EU on goods was $209 billion, according to the Census Bureau. Josh Boak and Raf Casert, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured. Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023 There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for good 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
Adjective
  • The two are linked: Disputes are much easier to solve when all parties have a reasonable prospect of prosperity.
    Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This is a reasonable request and a fair expectation.
    Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Easter is a professional ecologist and leverages his experience in carbon accounting and profound understanding of nature’s interconnectedness to explain the ecological impact of each ingredient served at a nice dinner.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Two hundred of her closest family and friends made it on the nice list and were invited to her winter celebration.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Like so many other stars on the main roster, ranging from Cody Rhodes to Kevin Owens, The Bloodline has consistently targeted them in a way that makes their quest for revenge quite the logical one.
    Blake Oestriecher, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Boston and New York rarely engage in trades, but the deal is a logical one for both sides.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Even if their attorneys represent views, the attorneys’ goals are to win the litigation or reach a favorable settlement (one that would pay the attorneys quite well through attorneys’ fees).
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Buenos Aires, the country’s tech center, is in a favorable time zone (just one hour ahead of EST for most of the year).
    Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Bridges is famously loyal to the Mexican food chain, a habit Payne believes might be his secret weapon.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Depp likes to stay loyal to her accessories, basics, and outwear: whether its Paloma Wool and Gimaguas’ tiny tops, The Row loafers, or her legion of vintage Chanel bags.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Our tasters agreed that there was a pleasant, verdant, peppery aroma.
    Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In times when motocross tracks have been shutting their doors every passing month owing to the noise of gas dirt bikes, options like the Hightail are a pleasant solution.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
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  • That’s possible because North America also has the world’s best higher education and skilled labor pool.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Mansouri added that Australia’s migration system emphasizes skilled migration and targets individuals with experience and qualifications in high-demand occupations.
    Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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  • Ending the pursuit of Haim would be a worthy message to the nation and to Harmeet Dhillon’s Civil Rights Division subordinates that there’s a new sheriff in town.
    The Editors, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Justin Gregory Faux Leather Gloves A quality pair of gloves is a worthy investment in the winter.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024

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