as in treats
something that is pleasing to eat because it is rare or a luxury
couldn't wait to sample the bonbons, tortes, and other goodies
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Recent Examples of goodies
Luxury takes center stage in the marble bathrooms, which are stashed with Penhaligon’s goodies and have Japanese loos with heated seats.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Andy Cohen got onstage at Radio City Music Hall on May 11 for the NBCUniversal Upfront and told us about Bravo’s new shows, returning shows, BravoCon, and all sorts of other fun goodies.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Have An Afternoon Picnic For a light and artisanal midday meal, prepare your own picnic spread with gourmet goodies from Gilbert’s Provisions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The ladies played typical baby shower games, won prizes, and took home a few goodies for their little ones, all while building a community among each other.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
After the Moon Alert is over, shop for wardrobe goodies.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Remember when Jim gifted Pam a teapot filled with goodies in the second season, originally with a letter for her inside, but then got cold feet and removed the letter?
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Andy Cohen got onstage at Radio City Music Hall on May 11 for the NBCUniversal Upfront and told us about Bravo’s new shows, returning shows, BravoCon, and all sorts of other fun goodies.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 May 2026
Have An Afternoon Picnic For a light and artisanal midday meal, prepare your own picnic spread with gourmet goodies from Gilbert’s Provisions.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The ladies played typical baby shower games, won prizes, and took home a few goodies for their little ones, all while building a community among each other.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
After the Moon Alert is over, shop for wardrobe goodies.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
To celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, ALDI is giving away gift cards, goodies, and snacks to lucky teachers across the country.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 May 2026
Republicans are all in on giving away goodies to their co-partisans and fermenting a code that looks like Swiss cheese.
—Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
Remember when Jim gifted Pam a teapot filled with goodies in the second season, originally with a letter for her inside, but then got cold feet and removed the letter?
—Erica Marrison, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodies
treats
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But soaring gas prices are taking a bigger slice out of American paychecks since the start of the war, leaving less for things like dining out, new clothes or other treats.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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More treats for you below, enjoy!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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“Goodies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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