1
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
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Feb. 13 meeting with Trump in Washington, India preemptively cut tariffs on several goods, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles, a move seen as a goodwill gesture.
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
For a time, this strategy appeared successful, generating a surge of goodwill and optimism.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
That staying power is rooted in goodwill with consumers of all ages.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Continuing his humanitarian mission to encourage goodwill to all in 1940, Warner donated dozens of ambulances—but notably, not tanks—to Great Britain.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 13 Mar. 2025
For a time, this strategy appeared successful, generating a surge of goodwill and optimism.
—Marin Scott, NBC News, 9 Mar. 2025
That staying power is rooted in goodwill with consumers of all ages.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Mar. 2025
Continuing his humanitarian mission to encourage goodwill to all in 1940, Warner donated dozens of ambulances—but notably, not tanks—to Great Britain.
—Chris Yogerst / Made By History, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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The perfect mixture At first glance, Chrono Trigger might look like a fairly stereotypical RPG, from the themes about the power of friendship to the quirky non-human party members.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
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The two girls struck up a friendship on the spot, and when Gladys expressed keen interest in deer hunting, Mamie invited her on a hunt.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Simpson, who was known for bridging partisan divides with his quick wit, was remembered for his generosity.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Still, no one wants to have their generosity assumed.—
R. Eric Thomas,
The Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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Eschewing cult-leader cliché for a plummy everyday friendliness that eventually circles round to sinister, Ben Whishaw cleverly plays Elon as equal parts guru and grifter: His counsel is sometimes obvious, but what the person needs to hear just the same.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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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 23 Mar. 2025.
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