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
Alexander's release is being viewed as a goodwill gesture toward the Trump administration and a potential opening to jumpstart talks surrounding the broader conflict, U.S. officials told ABC News.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Western governments have said dual-use products from China like microchips and machine parts are propping up Moscow’s defense-industrial base, losing Beijing goodwill in Europe.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
For decades, presidents have enjoyed approval ratings above water at least in the first 100 days, when political capital and goodwill is higher.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian officials view the agreement as vital to maintaining Trump's goodwill as his administration intensifies efforts to broker an end to the war launched by Russia's full-scale invasion more than three years ago.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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David Brennan, ABC News, 12 May 2025
Western governments have said dual-use products from China like microchips and machine parts are propping up Moscow’s defense-industrial base, losing Beijing goodwill in Europe.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2025
For decades, presidents have enjoyed approval ratings above water at least in the first 100 days, when political capital and goodwill is higher.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
Ukrainian officials view the agreement as vital to maintaining Trump's goodwill as his administration intensifies efforts to broker an end to the war launched by Russia's full-scale invasion more than three years ago.
—Sonam Sheth
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for goodwill
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Researchers also found that having strong friendships or being part of a close group is associated with higher rates of breakups.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling’s friendship began in classic Hollywood fashion: while being snubbed at an Oscar party.—
Kara Warner,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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Your laughter, your spirit, generosity, humor, cheekiness, courage and loyalty is an incredible gift to me.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
28 May 2025
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What Thornton is striving toward, an embrace of generosity, of humanity being able to change what faith and religion even mean, is often moving.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Ireland ranked number 23 in USA Today's ranking of the best countries in the world in 2024, primarily because of the friendliness of its people and its interesting Celtic heritage.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Still, Stein's friendliness toward Republicans so far is somewhat unprecedented.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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His finest strengths are personality and cordiality, and both were amplified on the stage.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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As the president expresses agitation toward district judges who block his policies nationwide, Trump so far has maintained more cordiality with Roberts, refusing to attack him personally.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Goodwill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/goodwill. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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