goodness

noun

ˈgu̇d-nəs How to pronounce goodness (audio)
Definition of goodnessnext
as in integrity
conduct that conforms to an accepted standard of right and wrong a person of such unaffected goodness that his friends were inspired to lead better lives

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Recent Examples of goodness This cushiony moisturizer features a proprietary ceramide-building complex to support your skin's natural ceramide production levels—but there's so much more goodness to look forward to. — Deanna Pai, Allure, 8 Mar. 2025 And the ethereal trend is the perfect place to layer on the goodness. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025 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. — 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 See All Example Sentences for goodness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodness
  1. integrity
  2. morality
  3. virtue
  4. honesty
Noun
  • Addressing The Risks In this climate of increasing uncertainty, private companies can play a vital role in safeguarding the integrity of digital content.
    — Jason Crawforth, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.
    — Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of integrity
Noun
  • Any further exploration into the play's themes of toxic masculinity, morality, and corruption, however, have been largely left at the wayside in favor of watching these men work.
    — Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • In Duplicity, Tyler Perry’s latest thriller, Meagan Tandy and Kat Graham take on roles that challenge perception, morality, and trust.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of morality
Noun
  • They are sent off to a grandmother in Ontario who is the epitome of cold, self-righteous Protestant virtue.
    — Margaret Atwood, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
  • The American physician, W. Golden Mortimer, author of History of Coca (1901), acknowledged coca as a panacea, noting its virtues as a medicine, tonic, and food.
    — Wade Davis, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of virtue
Noun
  • Both Chien and Salonga emphasized the honesty and openness that characterize their relationship.
    — Mathew Rodriguez, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
  • Senior leaders should deliver feedback with honesty and respect, focusing on behaviors, not personalities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Definition of honesty

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