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
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Of saying, in other words, that goodness is small enough to see around.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
To an actor, is a tale of evil more fascinating than one of goodness?
—Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect the perfect combination of Frosty goodness with a touch of mint, reminiscent of your favorite sweet treat (and everyone knows a thin mint tastes extra delicious frozen, anyway).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
This power of human goodness is what ultimately reveals the existence of good — and God — in the world.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2025
To an actor, is a tale of evil more fascinating than one of goodness?
—Gianmaria Tammaro, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Jan. 2025
Expect the perfect combination of Frosty goodness with a touch of mint, reminiscent of your favorite sweet treat (and everyone knows a thin mint tastes extra delicious frozen, anyway).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2025
This power of human goodness is what ultimately reveals the existence of good — and God — in the world.
—Rabbi Kenneth Brander, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for goodness
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“Goodness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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