Synonyms of good
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as in nice
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as in logical
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as in okay
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as in favorable
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as in loyal
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as in pleasant
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as in skilled
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as in worthy
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as in suitable
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as in appropriate
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as in considerable
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as in reliable
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as in accurate
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as in beautiful
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as in healthy
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as in charitable
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as in adequate
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as in beneficial
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as in benefit
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as in interest
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as in stock
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as in qualification
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as in effects
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as in fine
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so
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as in okay
being to one's liking
that band's music is good
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as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he's good at math
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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren't good to eat
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a car that should be good for another few years
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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
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as in adequate
of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards
the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great
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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
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as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
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as in stock
goods plural
products that are bought and sold in business
had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day
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as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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Recent Examples of good
Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
For a new league, things felt normal — in a good way.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Breakfast items like waffles and bagels can be refrozen, as can breads, rolls, muffins and other baked goods without custard fillings.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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The host, whose popular book club Read with Jenna has helped propel 47 titles to the New York Times best seller list, is launching her own publishing imprint.
—Alex Ross, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
For a new league, things felt normal — in a good way.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
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More politics news → Do Americans support imposing tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada?
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
Breakfast items like waffles and bagels can be refrozen, as can breads, rolls, muffins and other baked goods without custard fillings.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured.
—Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023
There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors.
—Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023
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Emirates does a good job of planning schedules so many itineraries have reasonable connection times in Dubai.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Is this season going to be defined by Houston being comfortable going above reasonable expectations, or is the parity in the NBA the perfect storm for a blockbuster trade?—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
16 Jan. 2025
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The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Adding commuters to our less-congested waterways is a logical step.—
Terri Carta,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2025
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Khabib Nurmagomedov does nothing visibly wrong, and is therefore asked to leave the plane for no logical reason.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
10 Jan. 2025
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Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2025
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As Trump prepares to move from Mar-a-Lago to the White House Monday, these loyal supporters are among those celebrating his return.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Prior to its official foray into international markets, loyal overseas customers consistently generated annual sales volumes of $4.1 million to $5.5 million, accounting for 3 percent of its total annual sales.—
Li Jun,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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The restaurant is decidedly small, a pleasant change of scenery for Charlotte, where large, echoey restaurants have become so commonplace.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2025
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There weren’t historical castles, pleasant hills, or the familiar scenes of chanting fans and players warming up around him.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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This could exacerbate inequalities in the job market by increasing demand for highly skilled workers while marginalizing others.—
Adrian Stelmach,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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Trump has already shown a willingness to break with his grassroots supporters and side with Musk and tech companies over visas for skilled workers.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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Den of Thieves 2: Pantera instead turns out to be an ideal action vehicle for the always watchable and rugged Butler, and a worthy enough sequel to an original that wasn’t all that original to begin with.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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As the moon and Mars harmonize, a worthy opponent inspires you to beat your best!—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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