1
: the quality or state of being good
2
—used interjectionally or in phrases especially to express mild surprise or shock
oh, my goodness!
goodness knows
3
: the nutritious, flavorful, or beneficial part of something
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Even if you don't agree, at least have the goodness to be polite!
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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As if that’s not enticing enough, the bright citrusy granola also boasts unsweetened coconut, puffed amaranth, chia seeds, and flaxseed meal for lots of layers of nutty, earthy goodness.
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
That mindful goodness, paired with the cool breeze through my open-air treatment room and the sound of the water around me, created the most blissful experience that just melted away my stressful travel day.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Plans were stymied, alas, but thank goodness for rain!
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Jeffrey and Sandy Williams, portrayed by Laura Dern, on the other hand, at times deliver dialogue that borders on saccharine goodness.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 6 Nov. 2024
That mindful goodness, paired with the cool breeze through my open-air treatment room and the sound of the water around me, created the most blissful experience that just melted away my stressful travel day.
—Alessandra Amodio, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Plans were stymied, alas, but thank goodness for rain!
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Jeffrey and Sandy Williams, portrayed by Laura Dern, on the other hand, at times deliver dialogue that borders on saccharine goodness.
—Paul Fitzgerald, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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