goody

variants or goodie
as in candy
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 There's music, vendors selling all types of African goodies, and even a talent show, but the main event is the blind vote that takes place at the end of the night, in which people choose which jollof reigns supreme. Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 There’s also a soundtrack fully stocked with post-hardcore bands’ album tracks and other goodies from fabled indie label Epitaph Records. Dennis Harvey, Variety, 4 Mar. 2025 Guests can also expect to enjoy exclusive samples and goodies, including must-have suncare products from Vacation Brand—because what’s more Miami than sun, beer, and comedy? Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 There is a host of new goodies to reward us for our patience, including sculptures by the Ukrainian artist Vladimir Kanevsky and a stunning roomful of drawings by Goya, Degas, and others, too fragile for long-term display but on view through the summer, at least. Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
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Noun
  • Not sure who the porcine pop star is? Percy Pig is one of the United Kingdom’s most popular candies, a berry and grape flavored gummy that reportedly sells more than 20 million bags a year in the UK — about 38 bags a minute, according to All Recipes.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
  • District 148 opposition Two people spoke during the public comment period Tuesday, with one person supporting the board and even passing out candy to the table, and the other denouncing the salary increase.
    Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Other treats like a peach ice cream sandwich, pecan caramel corn, and white chocolate pecan cookie will only set you back between $1.50-$3.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Once water has been introduced, provide the dog with treats and praise while bathing them, and remain calm and confident.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Even traditional Ramadan sweets and pickles could be found.
    Eric Nagourney, New York Times, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The fact that many of us crave sweets or carbs ahead of our periods is not pure coincidence, either.
    María Quiles, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Because one commissioner is chomping at the bit to raise the current 25-foot building height limit there.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2025
  • That's a lot of money up front for a little bit of oil.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 26 Mar. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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