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as in large
of a size greater than average of its kind
$10,000 is a goodly reward to offer for a missing wedding ring
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
a goodly number of people gathered to watch the spectacle
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as in lovely
very pleasing to look at
the smartly dressed soldiers marching snappily along made for a goodly sight
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Recent Examples of goodly
In optical light, void galaxies look bluer on average than galaxies in denser regions, thanks to starlight beaming from a goodly number of hulking, bluish stars.
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Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Next, spray a goodly amount of Neem oil product on the soil and the container and tubers to kill as many of the remaining spores as possible.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022
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Adam Hadhazy, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2016
Inside are expensive materials, plush seats, and a goodly number of worthwhile features.
—Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 21 Oct. 2022
From this play’s powerful moments could be made a goodly list.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 27 June 2022
Next, spray a goodly amount of Neem oil product on the soil and the container and tubers to kill as many of the remaining spores as possible.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Feb. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodly
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Starting with the new year, LVMH will be F1’s largest global partner, according to Maffei.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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This model is the larger model in the line and is powered by a quartz movement.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 23 Nov. 2024
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This year’s macOS update, Sequoia, makes a long-overdue, considerable improvement to the operating system’s window-management tools.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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This frenetic form of diplomacy is notable not only for its lack of progress so far and for its piecemeal and fragmentary nature but also for its considerable scale and scope.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Instead of continuing on to Pristine Camp, 14,800 feet high and the highlight of our trip, JSB was able to get my wife to the nearest hospital, provide an interpreter, and manage to get us to a lovely finca at a much lower altitude where my wife recovered in a beautiful setting.Kathleen Saxe, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Ravel makes several stops in idyllic medieval towns along the Rhône, including Avignon, Viviers, and Arles – the lovely Roman town where Vincent van Gogh created some of his most memorable work.James Rampton, theweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Google’s Black Friday sale has kicked off with sizable discounts on Pixel phones, wearables, earbuds, tablets, smart home gear, and more.Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 21 Nov. 2024
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Several factors have driven this surge, including increasing demand for artificial intelligence solutions, sizable U.S. government contract wins, and the recent inclusion of Palantir into the S&P 500 index.Trefis Team, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Many are concerned about possible large-scale layoffs and substantial alterations to the federal workforce.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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And now its lofty and larger sister spread has just popped up on the market, asking an even more substantial $27.5 million.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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The crisp air and vibrant colors of the orchards create a beautiful backdrop for a leisurely day.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Replacing a drab sky with a beautiful one used to be a many-step process involving manual masking and layers.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nancy talks about how great Guy and Chock seem to be and tells Joan not to give all this power to Pascal.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Community involvement Any interesting or significant experience in the community will add a dimension to your candidacy.Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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Her kids are also receiving a more significant portion of the estate than was intended.R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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“Goodly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodly. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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