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as in friendship
kindly concern, interest, or support
the long tradition of goodwill that exists between the United States and Canada
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as in willingness
cheerful readiness to do something
took on the task of coaching the soccer team with lots of zeal and goodwill
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Recent Examples of goodwill
Create together, letting goodwill guide the next draft forward.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
That goodwill also gets him a better look at the hospital security footage from the night of Ji’s disappearance.
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Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
But Hartmann cautions that could tarnish the feel-good vibes on social media, should his administration try to leverage all the goodwill to push a particular narrative.
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Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Possibly contributing to Clayton-Thomas’ decision to leave the band – although this is disputed by some – was the group’s decision to participate in a 1970 goodwill tour sponsored by the US State Department, a move unpopular with the band’s anti-war fan base.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
That goodwill also gets him a better look at the hospital security footage from the night of Ji’s disappearance.
—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
27 June 2026
But Hartmann cautions that could tarnish the feel-good vibes on social media, should his administration try to leverage all the goodwill to push a particular narrative.
—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
Possibly contributing to Clayton-Thomas’ decision to leave the band – although this is disputed by some – was the group’s decision to participate in a 1970 goodwill tour sponsored by the US State Department, a move unpopular with the band’s anti-war fan base.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
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Instead of celebrating innovation, the movie unfolds through lawsuits and broken friendships.
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It is found in a belief in personal responsibility, in a commitment to hard work, in respect for faith and family and in a willingness to place the interests of future generations above our own immediate desires.
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How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
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But a wiser course might be to emphasize a kind of counter-nostalgia, reclaiming a mythic past for the forces of tolerance and democratic generosity.
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Perhaps subsequent history shows that his generosity of spirit was misplaced.
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There’s the Swede promoting the power of ranch dressing, the Italians marveling at fountain drinks with ice and free refills, the English rhapsodizing over chicken parm and just about everyone shouting out the friendliness of the businesses that served them.
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Keewaydin Island Keewaydin Island is an eight-mile-long, undeveloped barrier island located between Naples and Marco Island, known for its totally unspoiled white-sand beaches and dog-friendliness.
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The cordiality and handsome looks of the dining room are exquisite reminders of elaborate Milanese design.
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Indianapolis didn't crack Nextdoor's list of the 20 friendliest cities in Indiana, but its separate ranking of neighborhoods in the Indy metro area finds plenty of cordiality in Central Indiana.
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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