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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
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2
as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
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Recent Examples of goodwill
In cases where a significant change alters the character of the cruise—such as missing one or two marquee ports—some lines may offer additional onboard credit or future cruise credit as a goodwill gesture, but it’s not guaranteed, and certainly no replacement for travel insurance.
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David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Preventing the yuan from weakening too quickly could be seen as a sign of goodwill in the lead up to any negotiation with Trump on a trade deal to put a ceiling on tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Drew is a brand ambassador for Go Naked, so naturally, her next move is to say that the unauthorized photoshoot was an act of goodwill to promote Porsha’s brand.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Putin also told Trump that Russia would release 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers as a sign of goodwill and would carry out a prisoner exchange with Ukraine later this month, consisting of 175 prisoners from each side, the Kremlin said.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Preventing the yuan from weakening too quickly could be seen as a sign of goodwill in the lead up to any negotiation with Trump on a trade deal to put a ceiling on tariffs.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Drew is a brand ambassador for Go Naked, so naturally, her next move is to say that the unauthorized photoshoot was an act of goodwill to promote Porsha’s brand.
—Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2025
Putin also told Trump that Russia would release 23 seriously wounded Ukrainian soldiers as a sign of goodwill and would carry out a prisoner exchange with Ukraine later this month, consisting of 175 prisoners from each side, the Kremlin said.
—arkansasonline.com, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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There’s just something about this charming friendship that’s wildly heartwarming and authentic.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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LeBron James is getting candid about his friendship with Kobe Bryant.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 2025 World Happiness Report ranks more than 140 countries based on a number of factors, including life expectancy, freedom from corruption, and generosity.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Several factors, including inequality, generosity, freedom, life expectancy and perceptions of corruption, all contribute to the rankings – but one question related to happiness is weighed heavily by researchers.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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The place has changed hands a few times since, but its quality and friendliness have remained consistent.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2025
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The home-listing website listed viable breeds based on size and ranked them based on cleanliness, barking, if the dog can be alone, exercise needs and friendliness to strangers.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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