as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong
a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives
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Recent Examples of goodness
This Superman is, more than anything, concerned with our society’s struggle to accept the possibility of inherent goodness.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
Bottles line the aisle like trophies filled with amber goodness, each one with a label crying out for your attention.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
And the beef birria egg rolls were heavenly, cheesy goodness.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Cubes of toasted bread soak up all the goodness of the buttermilk ranch sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
David Sims, The Atlantic, 8 July 2025
Bottles line the aisle like trophies filled with amber goodness, each one with a label crying out for your attention.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
And the beef birria egg rolls were heavenly, cheesy goodness.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Cubes of toasted bread soak up all the goodness of the buttermilk ranch sauce.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for goodness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
Noun
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
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By taking these steps, your recommendation will effectively showcase your nephew's potential while upholding the integrity of the hiring process and fostering workplace harmony.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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However, Harry Potter is not a straightforward morality tale about technology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 June 2025
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Set to hit shelves in February 2026, Maryk's novel adopts the time-travel fiction of The Midnight Library and The Book of Doors while raising major questions about mortality, morality and more.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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High-net-worth individuals, particularly business owners, professionals and investors, often face elevated exposure to legal risk simply by virtue of their visibility and success.—
Blake Harris,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Just by virtue of being president, Trump has bolstered this belief of mine.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Then, the full moon in Capricorn on July 10 puts a spotlight on your work-life balance, forcing you to juggle your health and daily responsibilities with honesty, integrity and pragmatism.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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There is honesty in his acting where the emotions that play across Superman/Clark Kent’s face and body come from deep within.—
Kirk Honeycutt,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodness. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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