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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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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
But at times, there’s a defensive, slightly cruel streak to his patter that can eclipse his better angels (of which there are many) and test the goodwill of those around him.
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s why nations of goodwill from every corner of the planet have risen to Ukraine’s defense.
—Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
There was also $15.9 billion in impairment charges tied in part to accelerated depreciation for Intel 7 process node manufacturing assets and goodwill impairment in the Mobileye unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, a little back-channeling and olive-branch-extending could give business leaders and their companies some goodwill in an administration helmed by a notoriously impulsive, vengeful leader.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
That’s why nations of goodwill from every corner of the planet have risen to Ukraine’s defense.
—Lloyd J. Austin Iii, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2024
There was also $15.9 billion in impairment charges tied in part to accelerated depreciation for Intel 7 process node manufacturing assets and goodwill impairment in the Mobileye unit.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, a little back-channeling and olive-branch-extending could give business leaders and their companies some goodwill in an administration helmed by a notoriously impulsive, vengeful leader.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Is there any greater comfort than being the beneficiary of such friendship?Walt Shelton, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Rumor has it that this design was inspired by his friendship with fellow artist Marcel Duchamp, who was apparently an avid chess player.Rima Suqi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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So, too, does Conclave share characters who treat each other with the utmost lack of generosity in a way that is tempting to the viewer, if not a little recognizable.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Though your cousin put Mia in an awkward, even inappropriate, position, the teen did a good job responding to your boundaries, expressing gratitude for your generosity, and taking a step to continue to build a relationship that’s not transactional.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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That shareholder friendliness is one reason to like the stock.Brett Owens, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Our team turns in reports on each product tested, providing a score from 1 to 10 for five different measures: sound quality, pairing and connectivity, fit and comfort, rain and drop protection, and user friendliness.Will Palmer, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
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The former President posted on Truth Social eight times about it, and his campaign and supporters have also latched on, in a sharp contrast from the notable cordiality shown on stage between Trump’s running mate Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance and his rival, Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minn.Koh Ewe, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here’s my review of The Peninsula Chicago, an exquisite five-star hotel where Far Eastern charm and cordiality meet Midwestern hospitality.Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2024
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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