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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Examples of goodness in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Watermelon and honeydew bring mild melon goodness to the table, and vibrant berries like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries bring beautiful pops of color.
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 June 2024
The combination of the sweetness of the (salted) butter with the warm, chewy-yet-crusty slice of goodness is utterly delicious.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2024
Brown Butter Espresso Cookies Dry milk powder adds thousands more bits of browned nutty goodness to the butter in this uber-rich chocolate chip cookie from chef Mei Lin.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
Recommended Some Trump allies have suggested that Mr. Cohen paid the $130,000 out of the goodness of his heart, without Mr. Trump’s knowledge.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
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Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 5 June 2024
The combination of the sweetness of the (salted) butter with the warm, chewy-yet-crusty slice of goodness is utterly delicious.
—Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2024
Brown Butter Espresso Cookies Dry milk powder adds thousands more bits of browned nutty goodness to the butter in this uber-rich chocolate chip cookie from chef Mei Lin.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2024
Recommended Some Trump allies have suggested that Mr. Cohen paid the $130,000 out of the goodness of his heart, without Mr. Trump’s knowledge.
—Peter Grier, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2024
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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