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 The president also wants lawmakers to enact an end to taxes on tips, Social Security income and more, goodies that could increase the price tag to some $7 trillion over a decade. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2025 Children 12 years old and younger are invited to scoop up colorful eggs, goodies from Chick-fil-A, and other special prizes. Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2025 Panda Express is celebrating the grand opening of its newest location in the Sacramento area — and giving away free goodies. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025 There was cake and other goodies for people too. Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for goody
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goody
Noun
  • However, a visit to a nearby senior center in their new home of Keller resulted in a gift that far exceeded even the tastiest candy.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Top them with fresh berries, edible flowers, or your favorite Easter candy.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The crisp and cool weather, particularly in September and October, is a welcome treat after summer’s thick humidity.
    Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The celebration on the infield was a rare treat for a Sox team that needs to learn how to win.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • This oral rinse provides relief from tooth pain and discomfort triggered by cold, heat, acids, sweets or contact.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Emotional eating usually involves high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods like sweets and fast food.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • With about 100 vendors, there is a little bit of everything here, from jewelry to pickles and hot sauce to collectible items like coins and comic books.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Perugini: Tell me a little bit about your whiskey journey.
    Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Goody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goody. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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