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giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses we had a good time at the movies

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of a level of quality that meets one's needs or standards the food at that restaurant is good but hardly great

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goods plural products that are bought and sold in business had a hard time selling leftover Easter goods that were still on the shelves by Mother's Day

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adverb

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a good idea
a sensible idea
a brilliant idea
the right idea
a solid idea
a perfect idea
a good time
a pleasant time
an enjoyable time
a lovely time
an amazing time
an awesome time
a good cause
a worthy cause
a worthwhile cause
a respectable cause
a noble cause
a charitable cause
a good friend
a true friend
a genuine friend
a real friend
a close friend
a reliable friend
good condition
great condition
mint condition
perfect condition
gorgeous condition
excellent condition

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Recent Examples of good
Adjective
Since many of the men in the study haven’t been extensively interviewed, the National Geographic series does say something new, a feat, given there have been a number of films — some good, some bad — focused on the subject. Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024 Ostensibly, this is Wyler calling Penn unfit, and The Diplomat spins it as more evidence of Wyler’s sacrifice, her willingness to do what’s best for her country no matter what. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
Noun
Creating a greater awareness about sustainable cocoa practices has the ability to transcend a marketplace outcome beyond being centered mostly on the availability of chocolate goods for consumers. Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Trump’s proposals of at least a 10% worldwide tariff and a 60% tax on all Chinese goods would not be good news for big retailers like Target, so a Harris victory could erase concerns currently priced in to its shares. Greg McKenna, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2024
Adverb
Our work is paying off, with nearly 13,000 good-paying jobs secured. Detroit Free Press, 25 Jan. 2023 There will be some weak performing companies that will bid good-bye to their CEOs while others will close their doors. Walter Loeb, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for good 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good
Adjective
  • So, the authors should consider plug-in hybrids as a reasonable interim step, while chargers move consumers to adapt to all-electric vehicles when more charging alternatives are available.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The legal standard is something called reasonable certainty of no harm.
    Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The panel's high refresh rate is also a nice touch, with a peak 120Hz for gaming and media creation.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • His work garnered him a few nicknames, more followers and a nice pay bump.
    Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • These agents, unlike chatbots or copilots, can use logical reasoning and higher-level decision-making to carry out tasks, and are considered the next step in AI development.
    Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • In so many ways, Erivo seems built to take on a song like this, not just in terms of hitting the notes but showing the way the song takes the character’s arc to the next logical step.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The filing also details the company's legal proceedings, including a favorable judgment in a trademark infringement lawsuit.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Overnight and into Monday morning, fire crews took advantage of favorable conditions, building up the containment line around the blaze.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Now, Red Lobster is trying to balance keeping its loyal customers while trying to shake its stodgy image to attract younger ones.
    Maya Huter, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Cox, who ran on a platform of restoring trust in Santa Clara’s government, could be a loyal ally of Mayor Lisa Gillmor, who is losing Councilmember Kathy Watanabe’s support in District 1 to term limits.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • When used on a short desk, Desk View just shows your torso and below, which isn’t pleasant for the viewer on the other side of the webcam in any daytime scenario.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • But soon enough, the whole thing came to life with a feeling of pleasant clutter.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Granted, this is a long and convoluted path to my main point: To deflect further assaults on democratic norms, Trump’s foes will need a skilled, focused and thoughtful leader.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Rebuilding Notre Dame required help from skilled craftsmen from around the globe and the use of tools — created on-site — that match those used by the original workers who built the cathedral centuries ago.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • The southpaw would be a worthy addition to the front of Boston's starting rotation.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The song’s jaunty ’90s country vibe and Moroney’s charismatic performance make this song poised to become a worthy, enduring addition to the canon of country holiday classics.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024

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