as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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Recent Examples of goodness
All that goodness is paired with an delectable dill pickle flavor, courtesy of Grillo’s famous pickle recipe.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course injuries change things, but the make up of this team is definitely feeling quite a bit different than originally envisioned and thank goodness for David Sterns ability to build multiple layers of depth in the organization.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Who wants a Pub Sub? Residents of northern Kentucky can finally enjoy the goodness that is Publix, thanks to the beloved Southern grocer opening their first store in Walton.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
But my goodness the Cubs are epic and this stadium is a work of art.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 2025
Of course injuries change things, but the make up of this team is definitely feeling quite a bit different than originally envisioned and thank goodness for David Sterns ability to build multiple layers of depth in the organization.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
Who wants a Pub Sub? Residents of northern Kentucky can finally enjoy the goodness that is Publix, thanks to the beloved Southern grocer opening their first store in Walton.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 26 Mar. 2025
But my goodness the Cubs are epic and this stadium is a work of art.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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Addressing The Risks In this climate of increasing uncertainty, private companies can play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of digital content.—
Jason Crawforth,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
3 Apr. 2025
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Any further exploration into the play's themes of toxic masculinity, morality, and corruption, however, have been largely left at the wayside in favor of watching these men work.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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In Duplicity, Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Meagan Tandy and Kat Graham take on roles that challenge perception, morality, and trust.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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They are sent off to a grandmother in Ontario who is the epitome of cold, self-righteous Protestant virtue.—
Margaret Atwood,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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The American physician, W. Golden Mortimer, author of History of Coca (1901), acknowledged coca as a panacea, noting its virtues as a medicine, tonic, and food.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Both Chien and Salonga emphasized the honesty and openness that characterize their relationship.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
3 Apr. 2025
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Senior leaders should deliver feedback with honesty and respect, focusing on behaviors, not personalities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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