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
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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Sauvignon Blanc – The Zesty One For those who like their wines fresh, zippy, and full of citrusy goodness, Sauvignon Blanc is the way to go.
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Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While 29% of Americans go for apple pie, 23% of Americans used Instacart in 2024 to order a spiced, creamy pumpkin pie full of autumn goodness (West Coasters and Floridians order pumpkin pie year-round!).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
If goodness even exists, are these people really its avatars?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
March brings his Everyman charisma to the part of Dr. Jekyll, a scientist with a morbid fascination with the goodness and evil of humanity.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 2025
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Emily Price, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
While 29% of Americans go for apple pie, 23% of Americans used Instacart in 2024 to order a spiced, creamy pumpkin pie full of autumn goodness (West Coasters and Floridians order pumpkin pie year-round!).
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Mar. 2025
If goodness even exists, are these people really its avatars?
—Judy Berman, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
March brings his Everyman charisma to the part of Dr. Jekyll, a scientist with a morbid fascination with the goodness and evil of humanity.
—EW.com, 2 Mar. 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 17 Mar. 2025.
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