Synonyms of good
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as in reasonable 
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as in nice
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as in logical
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as in okay
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as in favorable
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as in loyal
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as in pleasant
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as in skilled
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as in worthy
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as in suitable
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as in appropriate
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as in considerable
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as in reliable
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as in accurate
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as in beautiful
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as in healthy
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as in charitable
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as in adequate
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as in beneficial
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as in benefit
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as in interest
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as in stock
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as in qualification
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as in effects
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as in fine
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as in reasonable
based on sound reasoning or information
had enough information to make a good assessment of the situation
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as in nice
conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue
a good person who seldom did wrong good behavior will earn you the respect of others
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as in logical
according to the rules of logic
you don't need a good reason to stop doing that—it's because I said so
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as in okay
being to one's liking
that band's music is good
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as in favorable
expressing approval
gave the restaurant a good review
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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a good Democrat who wouldn't dream of voting for a Republican candidate
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as in pleasant
giving pleasure or contentment to the mind or senses
we had a good time at the movies
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
he's good at math
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as in worthy
having sufficient worth or merit to receive one's honor, esteem, or reward
she is good enough to win a fellowship
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as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
that electrician is good at what he does
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as in appropriate
meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation
those rotten apples aren't good to eat
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as in considerable
sufficiently large in size, amount, or number to merit attention
had a good number of valuable baseball cards in his collection
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a car that should be good for another few years
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as in accurate
being in agreement with the truth or a fact or a standard
if these measurements are good, the venetian blind should fit the window perfectly
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as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at
an actress who always looks good on-screen
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
eating a good breakfast will provide you with more energy during the day didn't like broccoli even though he knew it was good for him
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as in charitable
having or showing a concern for the welfare of others
if the church is to stay open, it's going to have to receive more than good intentions from its members
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as in adequate
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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as in beneficial
promoting or contributing to personal or social well-being
product packaging that is intended to be good for the environment
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as in benefit
something that provides happiness or does good for a person or thing
let us praise God, from Whom all goods flow
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as in interest
the state of doing well especially in relation to one's happiness or success
I am doing this for your own good
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as in stock
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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as in qualification
goods plural
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the hiring committee thinks this latest applicant really has the goods
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as in effects
goods plural
transportable items that one owns
before moving to Florida, the couple sold their house and auctioned off their household goods
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as in fine
in a satisfactory way
things are going good for us
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Recent Examples of good
Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Some might find that a scene-stealing haircut competes with their outfits, but Bibb understands that a good ensemble is built holistically — and the goal, above all else, is harmony.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Bruce Gil, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
What to Know Trump is already at risk of major economic turmoil and international trade wars with his tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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
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Pediatricians typically administer the first dose of the MMR vaccine at 12 months because research has shown that’s the age when the immune response is best, says Dr. Devika Bhushan, a pediatrician and former acting Surgeon General of California.
—Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2025
Some might find that a scene-stealing haircut competes with their outfits, but Bibb understands that a good ensemble is built holistically — and the goal, above all else, is harmony.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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The analysis reviewed last year’s U.S. imports and assessed how they would have been affected by new tariffs on China, along with proposed — but currently paused — tariffs on some Canadian and Mexican goods.
—Bruce Gil, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
What to Know Trump is already at risk of major economic turmoil and international trade wars with his tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico, China, and other countries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
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
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In addition, corporations have to determine what a reasonable wage is, which typically requires the help of an accountant.—
Vlad Rusz,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, the Bruins could try to get something reasonable in return on the open market.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Suede bags are still everywhere and a nice commercial proposal adapted to many trends.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The problem — and hardly an insignificant one — is that however funny comedian Jillian Bell’s directorial debut can be in the moment, none of it makes the slightest logical sense.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Airport lounges were overdue for a re-think, and a logical place for Delta to start catering to luxury travelers.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to pursue a deal to end the war in Ukraine — one that may end up being more favorable to Moscow than Kyiv — Europeans, for the first time in decades, are focusing on their own military might.—
Sebastian Shukla,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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While America’s major metropolises are keeping their top spots, the ranking exemplifies the growing power of U.S. Sun Belt cities which have been attracting residents with favorable climate and lower cost of living.—
Katharina Buchholz,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Equating true or loyal Judaism with a hardline vision of support for Israel gives him license to disparage and even diminish the vast bulk of American Jews who support neither him nor Netanyahu.—
Zack Beauchamp,
Vox,
19 Mar. 2025
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What might have been a pleasant interlude turned into an unhappy five-year-old and another frustrating exercise requiring far more customer effort than necessary.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The series expands the universe in a pleasant, mostly unobtrusive fashion, with one-off episodes and fun guest stars like Terry Crews, Embeth Davidtz, Anthony Edwards, and, in its best episode, Parker Posey and Jillian Bell.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The loss of this skilled support would place a greater burden on active-duty soldiers, who are not trained for many of these back-end roles.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Hurley said postgame that Florida’s roster construction — especially the Gators’ skilled two-way bigs and glut of perimeter threats — reminded him of his own rosters, at least for most of the past three seasons.—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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That muscular electric motor’s torque is the real difference that makes this E-class a worthy AMG tuner car for those who value the benefits of exemplary performance but don’t need a snarling beast of a high-performance car.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ladd Keith, director of the Heat Resilience Initiative at the University of Arizona, said trees are a worthy investment.—
Eva Tesfaye,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Good.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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