1
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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2
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
Much of that goodwill disappeared mere weeks after the nominations when enterprising X users dug up some of Gascón's old tweets which revealed a pattern of bigoted viewpoints, with disparaging comments about Islam among the most egregious.
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
In a goodwill gesture for fans, Dončić and Jordan Brand helped pay for those who parked close to the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Similar goodwill was extended from supporters and senior staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One of my favorite things about the winter holiday season is that people are a little bit nicer to each other, more compassionate and giving — why not extend that goodwill into February, particularly toward someone that might really appreciate a little love and connection?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
In a goodwill gesture for fans, Dončić and Jordan Brand helped pay for those who parked close to the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles.
—Athena Sobhan, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Similar goodwill was extended from supporters and senior staff.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
One of my favorite things about the winter holiday season is that people are a little bit nicer to each other, more compassionate and giving — why not extend that goodwill into February, particularly toward someone that might really appreciate a little love and connection?
—Anna Pulley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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In With Love, Markle is joined by celebrity friends like Roy Choi, Mindy Kaling, and Alice Waters, who share personal tips and tricks, as Markle showcases the joys of cooking, gardening, entertaining, and friendship.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
4 Mar. 2025
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In the face of the destruction that occurs and the lives lost, Adra and Abraham form an unexpected friendship.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
3 Mar. 2025
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Inspired by the Bedouin tradition of generosity, which involves welcoming guests with food, drink, and open hospitality, Killa sought to evoke the feeling of being invited into a private home or aboard a luxurious yacht.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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But, the most remarkable outpouring of generosity has come from the workers themselves, engaging in collective action to assist their colleagues.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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The big picture: Trump's friendliness toward Putin isn't a new phenomenon.—
Dave Lawler,
Axios,
4 Mar. 2025
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Eschewing cult-leader cliché for a plummy everyday friendliness that eventually circles round to sinister, Ben Whishaw cleverly plays Elon as equal parts guru and grifter: His counsel is sometimes obvious, but what the person needs to hear just the same.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Dec. 2024
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Such cordiality was impossible this time, and Dirk Hauser — head of media for Bayern’s academy then and to this day — had to keep the two men apart, in different parts of the old stadium.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Hold on to your butts, Samuel L. Jackson is coming after awards season cordiality.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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